Waves

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What is a transverse wave?

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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 compressional wave?

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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 frequency?

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The number of complete waves passing a fixed point in a given amount of time, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is amplitude?

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The maximum distance that the particles of a wave move from their rest position.

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What is wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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They are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

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What is a sound wave?

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A type of mechanical wave that travels through a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) and is perceived as sound.

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What is a mechanical wave?

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A wave that requires a medium to travel through, such as sound waves and water waves.

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What is the speed of a wave?

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The distance a wave travels per unit of time, calculated as speed = frequency × wavelength.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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The highest point of a wave.