Waves

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What is one hertz equal to?

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1 cycle or wave per second.

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What are waves?

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Repeating pattern of motion that transfers energy.

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What does the letter 'y' represent in wave terminology?

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Rarefaction.

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What is the distance from one crest to the next crest called?

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Wavelength.

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What is amplitude in the context of waves?

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The maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position.

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What is the difference between compression and rarefaction in a wave?

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Compression is the region where particles are close together, while rarefaction is where they are spread apart.

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What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

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Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

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The number of cycles or waves that pass a point in one second.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A wave where the particle motion is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A wave where the particle motion is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.