Waves

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What are waves?

Back

Waves are disturbances that transfer energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave move from their rest position.

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What is wavelength?

Back

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

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What is a sound wave?

Back

A sound wave is a type of wave that travels through air, water, or solids and is produced by vibrating objects.

Front

What is the difference between matter and energy in the context of waves?

Back

Waves transfer energy, not matter. Matter remains in place while energy moves.

Front

What is echolocation?

Back

Echolocation is a method used by some animals to locate objects by emitting sound waves and listening for echoes.

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What is a peak in a wave?

Back

A peak is the highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What emits sound waves?

Back

Devices like phones, musical instruments, and speakers emit sound waves.

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Can waves travel through a vacuum?

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No, sound waves cannot travel through a vacuum; they need a medium like air or water.