Waves CP Unit Test

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What is an Analog wave?

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An Analog wave is a continuous wave that can vary in amplitude and frequency, and is susceptible to interference from other waves, often referred to as 'noise'.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-3

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What is a Digital wave?

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A Digital wave is a discrete wave that represents data in binary form (0s and 1s) and is less affected by noise compared to analog waves.

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Define wavelength in the context of waves.

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points of the same phase in a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

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Frequency is the number of complete wave cycles that pass a given point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is amplitude in wave terminology?

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Amplitude is the maximum extent of a wave's displacement from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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What is a sound wave?

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A sound wave is a type of mechanical wave that travels through a medium (like air, water, or solids) and is produced by vibrating objects.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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What are electromagnetic (EM) waves?

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Electromagnetic waves are waves that can travel through a vacuum and do not require a medium; they include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What type of EM wave is used for cell phone communication?

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Microwaves are the type of electromagnetic waves used for communication in cell phones.

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What is a vacuum in wave physics?

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A vacuum is a space devoid of matter, where electromagnetic waves can travel without interference from particles.