Waves

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What are waves?

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Waves are disturbances that transfer energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What can waves transfer energy through?

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Waves can transfer energy through solids, liquids, gases, and even empty space.

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What is frequency in the context of waves?

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Frequency is the number of complete waves passing a fixed point in a given amount of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is wavelength?

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

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What do all waves transfer?

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All waves transfer energy.

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What is amplitude?

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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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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.

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What is a mechanical wave?

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A mechanical wave is a wave that requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.