Waves Review

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What is a wave?

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A repeating vibration that transfers energy from place to place.

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What type of wave can travel through matter and a vacuum?

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Electromagnetic waves.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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The lowest point of a wave.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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The highest point of a wave.

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What is the medium in which sound travels?

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Sound travels through various mediums such as air, water, and solids.

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Can mechanical waves travel through a vacuum?

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No, mechanical waves require a medium to travel.

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What is the difference between electromagnetic and mechanical waves?

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Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum, while mechanical waves cannot.

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What is wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is frequency?

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The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

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What is amplitude?

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The maximum distance that the particles of a medium move from their rest position when a wave passes.