Waves

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that travels through space and matter, transferring energy from one place to another.

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What is the TROUGH of a wave?

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The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What is the CREST of a wave?

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The crest is the highest point of a 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 AMPLITUDE?

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Amplitude is the distance from the equilibrium position to the crest or trough of a wave.

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What is a MEDIUM in the context of waves?

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A medium is a substance through which a wave can travel, such as air, water, or solid materials.

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What is the EQUILIBRIUM position in a wave?

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The equilibrium position is the rest position of the medium when there is no wave passing through.

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How do waves transfer energy?

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Waves transfer energy by causing particles in the medium to vibrate, which passes the energy along.

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What is a sound wave?

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A sound wave is a type of wave that travels through a medium (like air) and is caused by vibrating objects.

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What is a light wave?

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A light wave is an electromagnetic wave that can travel through a vacuum and does not require a medium.