Review Waves

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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 are the two main types of waves?

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Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

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Define 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 travel.

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Define 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 travel.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that the particles of a wave's medium move from their resting position.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two corresponding points on successive waves, commonly represented by the Greek letter 'Lambda' (λ).

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What is wave frequency?

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Wave frequency is the number of waves that pass a fixed point in a specified period of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is wave speed?

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Wave speed is the distance a wave travels per unit of time, calculated as speed = wavelength × frequency.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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A crest is the highest point of a wave.