Wave Properties Flashcard

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What is a TROUGH in wave properties?

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A trough is the lowest point of a wave, where the wave dips down.

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How do waves differ from one another?

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Waves can differ in speed, wavelength, energy, and distance from the source.

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What happens to the frequency of a wave if the source moves slower?

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The frequency of the wave decreases.

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What type of wave is visible light?

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Visible light is an electromagnetic wave.

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What is wavelength in wave properties?

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

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What is amplitude in wave properties?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave move from their rest position.

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What is frequency in wave properties?

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

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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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In transverse waves, the particle movement is perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, while in longitudinal waves, the particle movement is parallel to the direction of wave travel.

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What is an example of a mechanical wave?

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Sound waves are an example of mechanical waves, as they require a medium to travel through.

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What is an example of an electromagnetic wave?

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Radio waves are an example of electromagnetic waves, which can travel through a vacuum.