Wave Anatomy

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What is the definition of wavelength?

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Wavelength (λ) is the distance between two consecutive points of the same phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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What is the formula to calculate the wavelength of a wave?

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Wavelength (λ) = Speed of wave (v) / Frequency (f)

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What is frequency in the context of waves?

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Frequency (f) is the number of cycles of a wave that pass a 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 amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude (A) is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, indicating the wave's energy.

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What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a wave in which the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

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What is the crest of a wave?

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The crest is the highest point of a wave, representing the maximum displacement above the rest position.

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What is the trough of a wave?

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The trough is the lowest point of a wave, representing the maximum displacement below the rest position.

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What is the period of a wave?

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The period (T) is the time it takes for one complete cycle of the wave to pass a given point, measured in seconds.