Waves

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What is a wave?

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A disturbance that travels through a medium from one location to another.

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What is the definition of wavelength?

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The measure of 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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Shorter wavelengths correspond to higher frequencies and greater energy.

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What are longitudinal waves?

Back

Waves that travel parallel to the direction of the vibration.

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What are transverse waves?

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Waves that travel perpendicular to the direction of the vibration.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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The maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough.

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What is the speed of a wave?

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The distance a wave travels in a given amount of time.

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What is a mechanical wave?

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A wave that requires a medium to travel through, such as sound waves.

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What is the difference between a crest and a trough?

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A crest is the highest point of a wave, while a trough is the lowest point.

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What is the principle of superposition?

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When two or more waves overlap, the resulting wave is the sum of the individual waves.