Waves

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What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough of a wave.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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The crest is the highest point of a transverse wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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The trough is the lowest point of a transverse wave.

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What does wavelength measure?

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

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

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

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How does energy transfer in waves?

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Waves transfer energy through vibrations, moving energy from one location to another without moving matter.

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What happens to the energy of a wave if the amplitude increases?

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If the amplitude increases, the energy carried by the wave also increases.

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

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Wave speed is equal to frequency multiplied by wavelength (Wave Speed = Frequency x Wavelength).

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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's travel.