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 are the two main types of waves?

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Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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The crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is the medium in the context of waves?

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The medium is the substance through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a type of wave where the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

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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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How is wave speed calculated?

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Wave speed is calculated by multiplying frequency by wavelength (Speed = Frequency x Wavelength).