Waves

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What is compression in the context of waves?

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Compression is the area in a longitudinal wave where particles are crowded together, resulting in increased pressure.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive high points (crests) or low points (troughs) in a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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A trough is the point on a transverse wave that has the greatest negative value, representing the lowest point of the wave.

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What is the relationship between compression and rarefaction in longitudinal waves?

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Compression and rarefaction are opposite phases in a longitudinal wave; compression is where particles are close together, while rarefaction is where they are spread apart.

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What is amplitude in the context of waves?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave move from their rest position, indicating the wave's energy.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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A crest is the highest point of a transverse wave, representing the maximum positive displacement from the rest position.

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What is the medium in wave propagation?

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The medium is the substance through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.

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How does frequency relate to waves?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in hertz (Hz). Higher frequency means more waves in a given time.

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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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In transverse waves, particles move perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, while in longitudinal waves, particles move parallel to the direction of wave travel.

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What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

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Wave speed can be calculated using the formula: Wave Speed = Wavelength x Frequency.