Longitudinal and Transverse Waves

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A wave in which the particles of the medium move back and forth in the same direction as the wave travels.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A wave in which the particles of the medium move up and down perpendicular to the direction the wave travels.

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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 frequency?

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The number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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The longer the wavelength, the lower the frequency.

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What is energy in the context of waves?

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The ability of waves to do work as they travel from one place to another.

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What are crests and troughs?

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Crests are the highest points of a wave, while troughs are the lowest points.

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How do particles move in a transverse wave?

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Particles move up and down while the wave travels horizontally.

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What is amplitude?

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

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What is the speed of a wave?

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The distance a wave travels in a given amount of time, calculated as speed = wavelength x frequency.