Waves

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What is a wave?

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

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points of a wave, such as from crest to crest or trough to trough.

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What is the crest of a wave?

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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 does amplitude refer to in a wave?

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Amplitude is the height of the wave from its rest position to the crest or trough.

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What type of wave has a shorter wavelength?

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High energy waves have shorter wavelengths.

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What do waves transfer?

Back

Waves transfer energy, not matter.

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How does light travel?

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Light travels in a straight path.

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What is a high energy wave?

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A high energy wave is a wave that has a short wavelength and carries more energy.

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What is a low energy wave?

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A low energy wave is a wave that has a long wavelength and carries less energy.