SEHS Waves Introduction

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What is the lowest point on a wave called?

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Trough

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What is the wavelength of a wave?

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The distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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What is frequency in the context of waves?

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The number of wavelengths that pass a point each second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is the definition of wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive points in a wave that are in phase, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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The maximum distance that points on a wave, such as the crest or trough, move from their rest position.

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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 period of a wave?

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The time it takes for one complete wavelength to pass a given point, measured in seconds.

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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 propagation.

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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 propagation.

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How do you calculate the speed of a wave?

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Speed = Wavelength × Frequency.