Waves and Wave Speed

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What is the frequency of a wave?

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The number of waves that pass a fixed point in 1 second.

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Lambda is a Greek symbol used to represent _____________.

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Wavelength.

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If the wave velocity is 20 m/s and the wavelength is 2 m, what is the frequency?

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10 Hz.

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Waves that do not need matter to carry energy and can travel through air, solid walls, and space are called _________.

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Electromagnetic waves.

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What is the formula to calculate wave speed?

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What is wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is amplitude?

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The maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position.

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What are mechanical waves?

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Waves that require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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As frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.