Wave Properties

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What type of wave is a sound wave?

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Longitudinal waves are waves where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave. Sound waves are a common example of longitudinal waves.

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What happens to the ball placed inside the water wave machine?

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The ball stays in place because it is floating on the surface of the water, which moves up and down as waves pass.

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What is the distance between wave peaks called?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks (or troughs) in a wave.

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What type of wave travels up and down?

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Transverse waves are waves where the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave. An example is waves on a string.

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What is the height of a wave called?

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Amplitude is the maximum height of a wave from its rest position.

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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 is the medium in a wave?

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The medium is the substance through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

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