Waves

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter, typically characterized by oscillations or vibrations.

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

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The 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 the crest of a wave?

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

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What is the trough of a wave?

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

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave, usually measured in meters.

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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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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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

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What is constructive interference?

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Constructive interference occurs when two or more waves combine to produce a wave with a larger amplitude.

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What is destructive interference?

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Destructive interference occurs when two or more waves combine to produce a wave with a smaller amplitude or cancel each other out.

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What are sound waves?

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Sound waves are longitudinal waves that travel through a medium (like air, water, or solids) and are caused by vibrating objects.