Wave Motion | Waves

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What is wave motion?

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Wave motion is the transfer of energy through a medium (like air, water, or solid) without the permanent displacement of the particles of the medium.

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What is frequency?

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

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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 wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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What are the two main types of waves?

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The two main types of waves are longitudinal waves and transverse waves.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's propagation, such as sound waves.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's propagation, such as light waves.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and energy?

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Shorter wavelengths carry more energy, while longer wavelengths carry less energy.

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What type of wave is sound?

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Sound is a longitudinal wave.

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What type of wave is light?

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Light is a transverse wave.

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