Properties of Waves

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What is frequency in the context of waves?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in 1 second.

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What does wavelength refer to in a wave?

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Wavelength is the distance between two crests of a wave.

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What is another name for wave height?

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Amplitude.

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If a wave has a high amplitude, what can be said about its energy?

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It has high energy.

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What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.

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What is the definition of amplitude?

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Amplitude is the height of a wave from its rest position.

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How does energy relate to amplitude in waves?

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Higher amplitude means more energy in the wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

Back

The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What happens to the frequency of a wave if the wavelength increases?

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The frequency decreases.

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