2024-Intro to Waves and Wave Properties

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What is a wave that can travel with or without a medium?

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An electromagnetic wave.

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What term describes how often a wave occurs?

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Frequency.

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

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The maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position.

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What is the wavelength of a wave?

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The distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave.

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How do longitudinal waves move?

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In the same direction as the wave is traveling.

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What is a mechanical wave?

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A wave that requires a medium to travel through.

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What is the difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave?

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In a transverse wave, the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave, while in a longitudinal wave, the motion is parallel.

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What is the formula for wave speed?

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Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

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What is frequency measured in?

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Hertz (Hz).

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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As frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.