Exploring Wave Properties

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that the particles of a medium move from their rest position when a wave passes through.

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What characterizes transverse waves?

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In transverse waves, particles move perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.

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What is a mechanical wave?

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A mechanical wave is a wave that requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through, such as sound waves.

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How do particles move in a longitudinal wave?

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In a longitudinal wave, particles move parallel to the direction of wave travel.

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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 wavelength?

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

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What is rarefaction in a wave?

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Rarefaction is the region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart.

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What is compression in a wave?

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Compression is the region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are close together.

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What is the difference between mechanical and electromagnetic waves?

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Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through, while electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.