Waves Unit Pretest

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is compression in a longitudinal wave?

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The area where particles of the medium are closest together.

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What is rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

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The area where particles of the medium are spread apart.

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What is wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive peaks (or troughs) of a wave.

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What is amplitude?

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The maximum distance that the particles of a medium move from their rest position.

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What is frequency?

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The number of vibrations or cycles that occur in a unit of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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As frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa, for a given wave speed.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is a crest in a transverse wave?

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The highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a transverse wave?

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The lowest point of a wave.