Waves Review

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What is a wave?

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A rhythmic disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another, not matter.

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What is the low energy, spaced out part of a compressional wave called?

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Rarefaction.

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In which unit do we measure wavelength?

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Meters.

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What do we call it when a wave bounces off of a surface at equal angles?

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Reflection.

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What type of wave does not need a medium to travel through?

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Electromagnetic wave.

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What is the definition of amplitude in the context of waves?

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

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What is the difference between mechanical and electromagnetic waves?

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Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through, while electromagnetic waves do not.

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What is refraction in terms of wave behavior?

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The bending of a wave as it passes from one medium to another due to a change in speed.

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What is the definition of frequency?

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The number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.