What is a transverse wave?
Carmel 6th: Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

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A transverse wave is a type of wave where the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel. An example is a wave on a string.
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What is a longitudinal wave?
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A longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel. An example is a sound wave.
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What does amplitude refer to in a wave?
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Amplitude is the maximum distance that the particles of a wave move from their rest position. It is related to the energy of the wave.
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Define wavelength.
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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as from crest to crest or trough to trough.
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What is frequency in the context of waves?
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Frequency is the number of complete wavelengths that pass a point in one second, measured in hertz (Hz).
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How are frequency and wavelength related?
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Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.
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What are compressions in a longitudinal wave?
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Compressions are areas in a longitudinal wave where particles are close together.
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