Waves

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What are waves?

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Waves are disturbances that transfer energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What is amplitude?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that a point on a wave moves from its rest position.

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What is wavelength?

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

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What are sound waves?

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Sound waves are vibrations that travel through air, water, or solid materials and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

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What emits light waves?

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Objects like light bulbs emit light waves.

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What is echolocation?

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Echolocation is a method used by some animals to locate objects by reflecting sound waves off them.

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What is a peak in a wave?

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A peak 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 the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

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What is a medium in the context of waves?

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

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