Waves and Wave Properties

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What is the wavelength of a wave?

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The distance between two corresponding points of consecutive waves, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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What is the speed of a wave called?

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Velocity.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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The height of the wave from its resting point.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

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What are crests in a wave?

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The highest points of a transverse wave.

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What are troughs in a wave?

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The lowest points of a transverse wave.

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What is frequency in the context of waves?

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The number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

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How do you calculate the speed of a wave?

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Speed = Wavelength x Frequency.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.