Waves & Properties

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What type of energy does a sound wave have?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is resonance in the context of waves?

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Resonance is the inducing of vibrations of a natural rate by a vibrating source having the same frequency.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the bending of waves around a barrier or through an opening.

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What happens to the wavelength as the frequency of a wave decreases?

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As the frequency of a wave decreases, the wavelength increases.

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What is constructive interference?

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Constructive interference occurs when two waves meet and combine to make a wave with a larger amplitude.

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What is destructive interference?

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Destructive interference occurs when two waves meet and combine to make a wave with a smaller amplitude.

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Define refraction.

Back

Refraction is the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another, changing speed.

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What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?

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The speed of sound in air at room temperature (20°C) is approximately 343 meters per second.

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What is a wave?

Back

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

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What are the two main types of waves?

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The two main types of waves are mechanical waves (require a medium) and electromagnetic waves (do not require a medium).