Waves

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What is a wave?

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

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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 from crest to crest or compression to compression.

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What is amplitude?

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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?

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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 wavelength?

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Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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A crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What is a compression in a wave?

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A compression is a region in a longitudinal wave where particles are closest together.

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What is a rarefaction in a wave?

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A rarefaction is a region in a longitudinal wave where particles are spread apart.

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How do you measure wavelength in a sound wave?

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Wavelength in a sound wave is measured from compression to compression.