Waves

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or a medium without transferring matter.

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What are the two main types of waves?

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Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

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Define transverse wave.

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A transverse wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

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Define longitudinal wave.

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A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position, indicating the energy carried by the wave.

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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 is frequency?

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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 frequency?

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Frequency (f) can be calculated using the formula: f = speed (v) / wavelength (λ).

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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, and vice versa.

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What is a P wave?

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A P wave (primary wave) is a type of longitudinal wave that travels through solids and fluids, characterized by compressions and rarefactions.