Waves Review

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What is a wave?

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A disturbance that transmits energy from one place to another.

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Can light waves travel through a vacuum?

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Yes, light waves can travel through a vacuum.

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What is the crest of a wave?

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The highest point of a wave.

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Do all waves need a medium to travel?

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Not all, electromagnetic waves can travel in a vacuum.

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What do waves carry?

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Waves carry energy, not matter.

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What is a mechanical wave?

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A wave that requires a medium to travel through.

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What is an electromagnetic wave?

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A wave that can travel through a vacuum and does not require a medium.

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What is the trough of a wave?

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The lowest point of a wave.

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

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The number of waves that pass a point in a given time.

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What is wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave.