Waves

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What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a pattern of motion that transfers energy from one place to another.

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What does amplitude refer to in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the height of the wave from its rest position to its peak.

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What is wavelength?

Back

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

Front

What is transferred by waves?

Back

Waves transfer energy, not matter.

Front

What is echolocation?

Back

Echolocation is a method used by some animals to locate objects by reflecting sound waves.

Front

True or False: Waves can carry matter from one place to another.

Back

False. Waves carry energy, not matter.

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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?

Back

A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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How do sound waves travel?

Back

Sound waves travel through vibrations in the air or other mediums.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Higher frequency means shorter wavelength, and lower frequency means longer wavelength.