Waves

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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?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

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What is an example of a transverse wave?

Back

An example of a transverse wave is a wave on a string or light waves.

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What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

Back

An example of a longitudinal wave is a sound wave.

Front

What does amplitude refer to in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the height of the wave from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.

Front

What happens to the sound when the amplitude increases?

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The sound becomes louder.

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What is frequency in terms of waves?

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Frequency is the total number of waves produced in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is pitch?

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Pitch is a measure of how high or low a sound is.

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How does frequency affect pitch?

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Higher frequency results in a higher pitch, while lower frequency results in a lower pitch.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength is inversely related to frequency; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.