2024-Intro to Waves and Wave Properties

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position. It determines the height of the wave.

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What happens to the energy of a wave if the amplitude is doubled?

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The energy of the wave is quadrupled.

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What is the highest point of a wave called?

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The highest point of a wave is called the crest.

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What is the term for how often a wave occurs?

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The term for how often a wave occurs is frequency.

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What is wavelength in 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 the lowest point of a wave called?

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The lowest point of a wave is called the trough.

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How is wave speed calculated?

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Wave speed is calculated by multiplying frequency by wavelength (Speed = Frequency x Wavelength).

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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As frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa, for a constant wave speed.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave where the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a wave where the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.