Waves Review

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter, typically characterized by its wavelength, frequency, and amplitude.

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Define 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 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 the relationship between wave speed, frequency, and wavelength?

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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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How do you calculate the energy of a photon?

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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What is the formula to find the wavelength of a wave?

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What is the unit of frequency?

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The unit of frequency is Hertz (Hz), which is equivalent to cycles per second.

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What happens to the energy of a wave as its frequency increases?

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As the frequency of a wave increases, its energy also increases.