Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

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What is a wave?

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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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Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is amplitude?

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The distance from the resting point to the crest or trough of a wave.

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How does amplitude affect energy in a wave?

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A wave with a larger amplitude carries more energy than a wave with a smaller amplitude.

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What is frequency?

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The number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time.

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What is the relationship between frequency and energy?

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Higher frequency waves carry more energy than lower frequency waves.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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The highest point of a transverse wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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The lowest point of a transverse wave.