Unit 7 Waves Basics

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What is a standing wave?

Back

A standing wave is a wave that remains in a constant position, characterized by nodes (points of no displacement) and antinodes (points of maximum displacement).

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What creates larger amplitudes in a standing wave?

Back

Constructive interference creates larger amplitudes in a standing wave.

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What are antinodes in a standing wave?

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Antinodes are the points in a standing wave where the amplitude is at its maximum.

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What does a wave carry or transmit?

Back

A wave carries or transmits energy.

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What is the medium in the context of wave travel?

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The medium is the matter through which a wave travels, affecting the speed of the wave.

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How does the density of a substance affect wave speed?

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The density of the medium can affect the speed of a wave; generally, waves travel faster in denser media.

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What happens when waves meet?

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When waves meet, they can interfere with each other, resulting in either larger or smaller amplitudes.

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What is interference in wave behavior?

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

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What is the crest of a wave?

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The crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is the trough of a wave?

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The trough is the lowest point of a wave.