Waves

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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 are the two main types of waves?

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The two main types of waves are mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

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What is frequency?

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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 wavelength?

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

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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As frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa, following the formula: Speed = Frequency x Wavelength.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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

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What is a transverse wave?

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

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What is amplitude?

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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 the speed of a wave?

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The speed of a wave is the distance traveled by a wave in a given amount of time, calculated as Speed = Wavelength x Frequency.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.