Waves Review

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What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy.

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What is the lowest point on a wave called?

Back

The lowest point on a wave is called the trough.

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What type of wave is represented by a longitudinal wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the disturbance moves in the same direction as the wave.

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What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

The highest point of a wave is called the crest.

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What does amplitude represent in a wave?

Back

Amplitude represents the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position.

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What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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In transverse waves, the disturbance moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave, while in longitudinal waves, the disturbance moves parallel to the direction of the wave.

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Can you give an example of a transverse wave?

Back

An example of a transverse wave is a wave on a string or light waves.

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Can you give an example of a longitudinal wave?

Back

An example of a longitudinal wave is a sound wave.