Wave Properties

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What is a trough in wave properties?

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A trough is the lowest point of a wave, where the wave dips down.

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What is amplitude in wave properties?

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Amplitude is the height of a wave from its rest position to its crest or trough, indicating the energy of the wave.

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What is frequency in wave properties?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is wavelength in wave properties?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is a medium in wave properties?

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A medium is the substance through which a wave travels, which can be solid, liquid, or gas.

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What are longitudinal waves?

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Longitudinal waves are waves in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel, characterized by compressions and rarefactions.

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What are transverse waves?

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Transverse waves are waves in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel, characterized by crests and troughs.

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What is the relationship between amplitude and energy in waves?

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Higher amplitude means higher energy in a wave; thus, a wave with greater amplitude carries more energy.

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What is pitch in relation to sound waves?

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Pitch is the perceived frequency of a sound; higher frequencies correspond to higher pitches.

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How does wavelength affect the frequency of a wave?

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