Sound Waves Review

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What are sound waves?

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Sound waves are vibrations that travel through a medium (like air, water, or solids) and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

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Can sound waves travel through a vacuum?

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No, sound waves cannot travel through a vacuum because they require particles to transmit the vibrations.

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What is the wavelength of a wave?

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The wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks (or troughs) in a wave.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the height of the wave from its rest position to its crest or trough, indicating the energy of the wave.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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A crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.