Wave Properties

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What type of waves have compressions and rarefactions?

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Longitudinal waves are waves that have compressions and rarefactions.

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What is the definition of wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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A trough is the lowest point of a wave, opposite to the crest.

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What is amplitude in wave properties?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, indicating the wave's energy.

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What is frequency in wave properties?

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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 the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.

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What is the formula for wave speed?

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Wave speed (v) is calculated using the formula v = frequency (f) × wavelength (λ).

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is the difference between amplitude and wavelength?

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Amplitude measures the height of the wave, while wavelength measures the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

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What is pitch in relation to sound waves?

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Pitch is the perceived frequency of a sound; higher frequencies correspond to higher pitches.