Waves

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What are waves?

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Waves are disturbances that transfer energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What is frequency?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a 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, such as from crest to crest.

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What is amplitude?

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Amplitude is the height of a wave from its rest position to its crest or trough.

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What are electromagnetic (EM) waves?

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EM waves are waves that can travel through space and do not require a medium; they include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays, and gamma rays.

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Which color of visible light has the lowest frequency?

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Red has the lowest frequency among visible light colors.

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Which type of EM wave has the lowest frequency?

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Radio waves have the lowest frequency among electromagnetic waves.

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Which type of EM wave has the shortest wavelength?

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Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength among electromagnetic waves.

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What is the crest of a wave?

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The crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is the trough of a wave?

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The trough is the lowest point of a wave.