Waves and Wave Properties

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What is the definition of 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 in wave properties?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave, such as crests or troughs, move from their rest position.

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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 type of wave cannot travel through a vacuum?

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A mechanical wave cannot travel through a vacuum.

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How do the oscillations of a transverse wave move in relation to energy transfer?

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The oscillations of a transverse wave move perpendicular to its energy transfer.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

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What is reflection in wave properties?

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Reflection is when a wave bounces back after hitting a barrier.

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What is refraction in wave properties?

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Refraction is the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another.

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What is absorption in wave properties?

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Absorption is when a wave is taken in by a material and converted to energy.

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