Waves

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What are mechanical waves?

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Mechanical waves are waves that require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.

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In which medium do mechanical waves travel fastest?

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Mechanical waves travel fastest in solids.

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What do waves move through vibrations?

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Waves move energy through vibrations.

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What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

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When light passes through a prism, it bends and separates into different colors because each color has a different wavelength.

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What are longitudinal waves?

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Longitudinal waves are waves in which the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

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In which medium do sound waves travel fastest?

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Sound waves travel fastest in solids.

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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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In transverse waves, particle displacement is perpendicular to wave direction, while in longitudinal waves, it is parallel.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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What is frequency?

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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 amplitude?

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Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, indicating the wave's energy.