waves and wave properties

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What is a compression in a longitudinal wave?

Back

A compression is the part of a longitudinal wave where particles are packed closely together.

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What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that move past a specific point in one second.

Front

What are the main characteristics of transverse waves?

Back

Transverse waves have crests and troughs.

Front

How do you calculate the speed of a wave?

Back

Speed of a wave can be calculated using the formula: Speed = Frequency x Wavelength.

Front

If a wave has a frequency of 50 Hz and a wavelength of 10 m, what is its speed?

Back

The speed of the wave is 500 m/s.

Front

What is a rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

Back

A rarefaction is the part of a longitudinal wave where particles are spread apart.

Front

Define wavelength in the context of waves.

Back

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

Front

What is amplitude in wave properties?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

In transverse waves, particle movement is perpendicular to wave direction; in longitudinal waves, it is parallel.