Waves

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What is a compressional wave?

Back

A type of wave where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel, creating areas of compression and rarefaction.

Front

What do we call the part of a compressional wave where the waves are squeezed together?

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Compression.

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What do we call the part of a compressional wave where the waves are spread apart?

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Rarefaction.

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

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

Front

What is the difference between crest and trough in a transverse wave?

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Crest is the highest point of the wave, while trough is the lowest point.

Front

How is frequency defined in wave terms?

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The number of complete waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

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What is the formula for calculating the speed of a wave?

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Speed = Wavelength x Frequency.

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What type of wave is sound?

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Longitudinal wave.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A type of wave where the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.