Mechanical Waves

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What property of a sound wave is a sound's volume related to?

Back

Amplitude: The amplitude of a sound wave determines its volume; higher amplitude means louder sound.

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Where is the Wavelength located in a wave diagram?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, typically measured from crest to crest or trough to trough.

Front

What type of wave vibrates the medium in the same direction it travels?

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Longitudinal Wave: In a longitudinal wave, the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

Front

What are waves that need to travel through matter called?

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Mechanical Waves: These waves require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to propagate.

Front

What is the definition of a Mechanical Wave?

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Mechanical Wave: A wave that requires a medium to travel through, such as sound waves.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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Transverse waves vibrate perpendicular to the direction of travel, while longitudinal waves vibrate parallel to the direction of travel.

Front

What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

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Wave Speed = Frequency x Wavelength.

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

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

Front

What is wavelength in wave terminology?

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Wavelength: The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

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

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If the energy of a wave increases, the amplitude also increases, resulting in a louder sound.