Wavelengths

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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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How is wavelength related to frequency?

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

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave move from their rest position.

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Which wave has a higher energy: a wave with a long wavelength or a wave with a short wavelength?

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A wave with a short wavelength has higher energy than a wave with a long wavelength.

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What does a higher amplitude indicate about a wave?

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A higher amplitude indicates that the wave carries more energy.

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What is the formula to calculate the speed of a wave?

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The speed of a wave can be calculated using the formula: Speed = Wavelength x Frequency.

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What is the unit of measurement for wavelength?

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The unit of measurement for wavelength is typically meters (m).

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What happens to the frequency of a wave if the wavelength is halved?

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If the wavelength is halved, the frequency doubles.

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What type of wave has the greatest amplitude?

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A wave with the tallest peaks and deepest troughs has the greatest amplitude.

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What is the relationship between energy and frequency in waves?

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Higher frequency waves carry more energy than lower frequency waves.

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