Waves

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave, such as crests and troughs, move from their rest position.

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What does it mean if a wave has a large amplitude?

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A wave with a large amplitude carries more energy and is usually louder or more intense.

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

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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 wavelength?

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

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What type of wave has the highest frequency?

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Gamma rays have the highest frequency among all types of waves.

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What happens to sound when its amplitude increases?

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When the amplitude of a sound wave increases, the sound becomes louder.

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What are electromagnetic waves?

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Electromagnetic waves are waves that can travel through a vacuum and do not require a medium, such as light waves.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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

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What are some examples of waves?

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Examples of waves include sound waves, light waves, water waves, and seismic waves.

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