Transverse Waves

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What kind of wave is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a type of wave where the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

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What is the definition of wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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What is a medium in the context of waves?

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A medium is the substance (solid, liquid, or gas) through which waves travel.

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What is transferred in waves?

Back

Energy is transferred in waves, not matter.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from the rest position.

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What is the difference between transverse and compressional waves?

Back

In transverse waves, particles move perpendicular to the wave direction, while in compressional waves, particles move parallel to the wave direction.

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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 relation to waves?

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

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How do you calculate the speed of a wave?

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