Waves

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What is Wavelength?

Back

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

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What is Amplitude?

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The maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position.

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What is a Crest?

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The highest point of a transverse wave.

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What is a Trough?

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The lowest point of a transverse wave.

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What happens to Wavelength when Frequency increases?

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Wavelength decreases.

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What types of matter can waves travel through?

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Waves can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

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What is the formula for Wave Speed?

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Wave Speed (v) = Frequency (f) × Wavelength (λ).

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If λ = 4 meters and v = 40 m/sec, what is the Frequency?

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10 Hz.

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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 a Longitudinal Wave?

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A wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.