Waves #1

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What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

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

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What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is the trough of a wave?

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The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is frequency?

Back

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 frequency and pitch?

Back

As frequency increases, the pitch of the sound gets higher.

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What is the relationship between amplitude and loudness?

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As amplitude increases, the sound gets louder.

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Can sound travel through solids?

Back

Yes, sound can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

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What is a sound wave?

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