Wave Properties

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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 do waves transfer?

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Waves transfer energy.

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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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What is a transverse wave?

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

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Can sound waves travel through water?

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Yes, sound waves can travel through water.

Front

What is echolocation?

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Echolocation is a method used by some animals, like dolphins, to communicate and locate objects by using sound waves.

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What happens to the energy of a wave as it travels?

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The energy of a wave can spread out and decrease as it travels further from the source.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that the particles of a medium move from their rest position when a wave passes.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest.