6.P.1.1 review

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What is the definition of wavelength?

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

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave, such as the crest or trough, move from their rest position.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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A trough is the lowest point of a wave, opposite to the crest.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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A crest is the highest point of a wave, opposite to the trough.

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What are transverse waves?

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Transverse waves are waves in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is frequency in terms of waves?

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

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What is the relationship between frequency and amplitude?

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Frequency refers to how often a wave occurs, while amplitude refers to the height of the wave. They are independent properties; changing one does not necessarily change the other.

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What is the speed of a wave?

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The speed of a wave is the distance the wave travels per unit of time, often calculated as speed = wavelength × frequency.

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What is the difference between sound waves and electromagnetic waves?

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Sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium to travel through, while electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum and do not require a medium.

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How does changing the amplitude of a sound wave affect its loudness?

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Increasing the amplitude of a sound wave makes the sound louder, while decreasing the amplitude makes it quieter.