Wave Behavior

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What is amplitude in wave behavior?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave, such as the crest or trough, move from their rest position.

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What happens to a wave when it enters a new medium?

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The wave's speed changes, which can cause refraction.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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A crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of a wave as it passes from one medium to another due to a change in speed.

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What is reflection in wave behavior?

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Reflection is when a wave bounces off a boundary and changes direction.

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What is interference in wave behavior?

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Interference is the phenomenon that occurs when two waves meet and combine to form a new wave.

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What is wavelength?

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

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How does the speed of a wave change when it enters a denser medium?

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The speed of the wave decreases when it enters a denser medium.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.