Waves Flashcard Review

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What is a wave?

Back

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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Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

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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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What is frequency?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is amplitude?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave move from their rest position.

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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.

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How does sound travel?

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Sound travels through solids, liquids, and gases as a mechanical wave.

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What is energy in the context of waves?

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Energy is the capacity to do work, and waves carry energy as they travel.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.