Parts of a Wave

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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 main parts of a wave?

Back

The main parts of a wave include the crest (highest point), trough (lowest point), wavelength (distance between two crests), and amplitude (height of the wave).

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What is wavelength?

Back

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

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What is amplitude?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave, such as the crest or trough, move from their rest position.

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What does frequency mean in relation to waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

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How does frequency relate to wavelength?

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Higher frequency waves have shorter wavelengths, while lower frequency waves have longer wavelengths.

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What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a type of wave where the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

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What is the relationship between amplitude and energy?

Back

Higher amplitude waves carry more energy than lower amplitude waves.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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A crest is the highest point of a wave.