Waves/Sound Waves Review

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What type of wave is a compression wave?

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A compression wave is a type of mechanical wave where particles of the medium move in the same direction as the wave. It is characterized by areas of compression and rarefaction.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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A crest is the highest point of a wave, representing the maximum displacement of the medium from its rest position.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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A trough is the lowest point of a wave, representing the minimum displacement of the medium from its rest position.

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What does wavelength refer to in a wave?

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

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What is amplitude in the context of waves?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that the particles of a medium move from their rest position when a wave passes through.

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What is frequency in wave terminology?

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

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What is a mechanical wave?

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A mechanical wave is a wave that requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.

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Can sound travel through a vacuum?

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No, sound cannot travel through a vacuum because it requires a medium to propagate.

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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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In transverse waves, the particle movement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, while in longitudinal waves, the particle movement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

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Is sound a transverse wave?

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No, sound is a longitudinal wave.