Physics Waves Review

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What is Amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude refers to the height of the wave from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.

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What is a Medium in the context of waves?

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A medium is a substance (solid, liquid, or gas) through which a wave can travel.

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What type of lens is a Concave Lens?

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A concave lens is a lens that diverges light rays that are initially parallel, causing them to spread out.

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What type of lens is a Convex Lens?

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A convex lens is a lens that converges light rays that are initially parallel, bringing them to a focus.

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What is a Transverse Wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is a Longitudinal Wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is Wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between successive crests (or troughs) of a wave.

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What is Frequency in wave physics?

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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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What is Wave Speed?

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Wave speed is the speed at which a wave travels through a medium, calculated as the product of frequency and wavelength.

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What is Reflection in wave behavior?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of a wave when it hits a barrier or a different medium.