Physics: Waves

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What type of interference occurs when two waves combine to make a louder sound?

Back

Constructive interference occurs when two waves combine to make a louder sound.

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What is the definition of a crest in a wave?

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The highest point of a transverse wave.

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What is the definition of a trough in a wave?

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The lowest point of a transverse wave.

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What is the frequency of a wave?

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The number of oscillations produced in a certain amount of time.

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What type of interference occurs when two waves combine to cancel each other out?

Back

Destructive interference occurs when two waves combine to cancel each other out.

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

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The maximum distance a point on a wave moves from its resting position.

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What is wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on 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 longitudinal wave?

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A wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's propagation.