Waves/Sound Waves Review

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a repeating back and forth pattern of motion.

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What happens to energy when frequency increases?

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A faster frequency has more energy.

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What type of wave is characterized by compressions and rarefactions?

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Compression wave.

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How is wavelength measured?

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Wavelength is measured from crest to crest or trough to trough, not from crest to trough.

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What is the definition of wavelength?

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

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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 frequency in the context of waves?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Higher frequency means shorter wavelength, and lower frequency means longer wavelength.

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What type of wave is a sound wave?

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A sound wave is a compression wave.