Wave Properties Review

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What do mechanical waves travel through?

Back

Mechanical waves travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

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What direction do mechanical waves move in relation to the source of the wave?

Back

Mechanical waves move away from the source of the wave.

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What type of wave is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

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What is the best definition of amplitude?

Back

Amplitude is a measure of the height of a wave.

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What is rarefaction in a wave?

Back

Rarefaction is the region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart.

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Which wave has a higher frequency: blue, red, purple, or green?

Back

Purple has a higher frequency.

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What is the definition of wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive similar points on a wave.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

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What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a wave in which the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

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What is the definition of wave speed?

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Wave speed is the distance a wave travels per unit of time.