Transverse Waves

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What is a transverse wave?

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A type of wave where the particle movement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

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What is amplitude in a transverse wave?

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The maximum distance that particles move from their resting position, measured from the rest position to the crest or trough.

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What is the crest of a wave?

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The highest point of a wave.

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What is the trough of a wave?

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The lowest point of a wave.

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What is wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is frequency in the context of waves?

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The number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

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How do particles move in a transverse wave?

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Particles move up and down while the wave travels horizontally.

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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, and vice versa.

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What is the formula for wave speed?

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Wave speed = Wavelength x Frequency.

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What is a wave period?

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The time it takes for one complete wave to pass a given point.