Waves - Physics Concepts

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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 the formula for wave speed?

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Wave speed (v) = Frequency (f) × Wavelength (λ)

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are 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 complete waves that pass a given 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.

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What is the relationship between tension and wave speed in a string?

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The wave speed increases with increasing tension in the string.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's propagation.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's propagation.

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What is resonance?

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Resonance is the phenomenon that occurs when an object is forced to vibrate at its natural frequency, resulting in a large amplitude.

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What is the fundamental frequency?

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The fundamental frequency is the lowest frequency at which a system oscillates, also known as the first harmonic.