Waves-Ms J

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What is a compressional wave?

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A type of wave where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel, consisting of compressions and rarefactions.

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What are compressions and rarefactions in a compressional wave?

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Compressions are regions where particles are close together, while rarefactions are regions where particles are spread apart.

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What do waves transfer?

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Waves transfer energy.

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What is amplitude in the context of waves?

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Amplitude is the maximum height of a wave measured from the equilibrium position to the crest or trough.

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What is the wavelength of a wave?

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

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What is frequency and how is it measured?

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

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What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

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Light is reflected when it hits a mirror.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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

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What is the speed of a wave?

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The speed of a wave is calculated by multiplying its frequency by its wavelength (Speed = Frequency x Wavelength).

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What is a transverse wave?

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A type of wave where the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.