Properties of Waves

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What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

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What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

Front

How do longitudinal waves move?

Back

Longitudinal waves move parallel to the direction of the medium.

Front

How do transverse waves move?

Back

Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of the medium.

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

The crest is the highest point of a wave, representing maximum disturbance.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

The trough is the lowest point of a wave, representing minimum disturbance.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance a point on the wave moves from its rest position.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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As wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.