Waves in Mediums

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

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What is the medium in the context of waves?

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The medium is the substance through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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High frequency waves have low wavelengths, and low frequency waves have high wavelengths.

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What is sound?

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Sound is a type of wave that travels through a medium, created by vibrating objects.

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How does sound travel through different states of matter?

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Sound travels fastest in solids, slower in liquids, and slowest in gases.

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What does opaque mean?

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Opaque means you cannot see through it; the light is absorbed.

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What does translucent mean?

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Translucent means you can see through it a little because light is transmitted but scattered.

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What does transparent mean?

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Transparent means you can see through it clearly because light is transmitted without scattering.

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What is the speed of sound in air?

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The speed of sound in air is approximately 343 meters per second at room temperature.

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What factors affect the speed of sound?

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The speed of sound is affected by the medium's density, temperature, and elasticity.