Waves review combined

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What is the formula to calculate the frequency of a wave?

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Frequency (f) = Speed (v) / Wavelength (λ)

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What is wavelength?

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

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What is the speed of a wave?

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The speed of a wave is the distance it travels per unit of time, typically measured in meters per second (m/s).

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as the frequency increases, the wavelength decreases, and vice versa.

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What are mechanical waves?

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Mechanical waves are waves that require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.

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What are electromagnetic waves?

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Electromagnetic waves are waves that do not require a medium and can travel through a vacuum, such as light waves.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.

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What is compression in a longitudinal wave?

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Compression is the region in a longitudinal wave where particles are closest together.

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What is rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

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Rarefaction is the region in a longitudinal wave where particles are spread apart.

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How do you calculate wave velocity?

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Wave velocity (v) = Frequency (f) x Wavelength (λ)