Waves - Assessment

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What is the definition of Amplitude in a wave?

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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 Wavelength?

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

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What is Frequency?

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

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How does frequency relate to wavelength?

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As frequency decreases, wavelength increases, and vice versa, according to the wave equation: Speed = Frequency x Wavelength.

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What is the unit of measurement for Frequency?

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Frequency is measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is the relationship between wave speed, frequency, and wavelength?

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Wave speed is equal to the product of frequency and wavelength: Speed = Frequency x Wavelength.

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What happens to the wavelength when the frequency of a wave increases?

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When the frequency of a wave increases, the wavelength decreases.

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What is a Crest in a wave?

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

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What is a Trough in a wave?

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

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What is a Compression in a wave?

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