Wave Movement

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What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What are the two main types of waves?

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Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

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

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What is frequency in the context 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 wavelength?

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

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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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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is energy transmission in waves?

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All waves transmit energy, which can be in the form of sound, light, or other types of energy.

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What is the significance of the amplitude of a wave?

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The amplitude of a wave is significant because it determines the energy and intensity of the wave.