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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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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 given point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What happens to the speed of a wave when it passes from one medium to another?

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The speed of a wave may change when it passes from one medium to another.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

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In longitudinal waves, the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation (e.g., sound waves). In transverse waves, the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation (e.g., light waves).

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What is a medium in the context of wave propagation?

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

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Can sound travel through a vacuum?

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No, sound cannot travel through a vacuum because it requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to propagate.

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What is reflection in terms of wave behavior?

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

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of a wave as it passes from one medium to another due to a change in speed.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the spreading out of waves when they pass through a narrow opening or around obstacles.