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 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 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 crest in a wave?

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A crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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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 crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is amplitude?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that the particles of a medium move from their rest position when a wave passes through.

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What are compressions in a longitudinal wave?

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Compressions are the parts of a longitudinal wave where the particles are close together.