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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What is frequency?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is amplitude?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that a wave's particles move from their rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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The shorter the wavelength, the higher the frequency.

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What is reflection in terms of waves?

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Reflection is the bouncing off of light or waves when they hit a surface.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What are mechanical waves?

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Mechanical waves are waves that require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.

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What are transverse waves?

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Transverse waves are waves where the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What are longitudinal waves?

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Longitudinal waves are waves where the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.