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What is Amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that a wave varies from its rest position. It is a measure of the energy of the wave.

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What is the Frequency of a wave?

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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 Wavelength?

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

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What is a Peak in a wave?

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A Peak is the highest point of a wave, representing the maximum displacement from the rest position.

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What is a Valley in a wave?

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A Valley is the lowest point of a wave, representing the minimum displacement from the rest position.

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How does energy transfer relate to wave height?

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Higher energy transfer in waves is indicated by greater amplitude; thus, a wave with higher energy will have a taller peak.

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What does it mean if two waves have the same amplitude?

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If two waves have the same amplitude, they have the same maximum displacement from their rest position.

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What is the relationship between wave frequency and energy?

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Higher frequency waves carry more energy than lower frequency waves.

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What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

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Wave speed = Frequency x Wavelength.

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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, while longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of wave travel.