Waves Check In

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What are compressions in a longitudinal wave?

Back

Compressions are the parts of a longitudinal wave where the coils are close together.

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What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

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

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from place to place.

Front

What do waves move through?

Back

Waves move energy through vibrations.

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What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The crest is the highest point on a wave.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

The trough is the lowest point on a wave.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that the particles of a medium move from their rest position when a wave passes.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

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

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What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

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What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.