Mechanical Waves

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What is a rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

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A part in a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart.

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What is the medium in the context of waves?

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The material through which a wave travels.

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What does frequency refer to in wave terminology?

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The number of waves that pass a point in a given period of time.

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What is wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is compression in a longitudinal wave?

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The most dense part of a longitudinal wave where particles are close together.

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

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The maximum distance that the particles of a wave move from their rest position.

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What is a crest in wave terminology?

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The highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in wave terminology?

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The lowest point of a wave.

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How does the speed of a wave relate to its frequency and wavelength?

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Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

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What is the difference between mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves?

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Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through, while electromagnetic waves do not.