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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A type of wave where the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation, such as sound waves.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A type of wave where the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, such as light waves.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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The highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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The lowest point of a wave.

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What is wavelength?

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

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What is amplitude?

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The maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

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What is frequency?

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

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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As frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa, in a wave.

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What is an electromagnetic wave?

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A wave that can travel through a vacuum and does not require a medium, such as light waves.

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What is an example of a sound wave?

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A longitudinal wave created by vibrating objects, such as vocal cords.