Wave and Wave Behavior Review

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What is the distance between the calm sea and the highest wave called?

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Amplitude

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What are waves?

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Repeating pattern of motion that transfers energy.

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What type of wave is a sound wave?

Back

Longitudinal

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What are the two types of waves?

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Longitudinal and Transverse.

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What does #2 represent in wave diagrams?

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Wavelength.

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What is the definition of frequency in relation to waves?

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The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A wave where the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is an example of a transverse wave?

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Light waves.

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What is the definition of wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.