Wave Properties

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What is the definition of wavelength in wave properties?

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Wavelength is the distance a wave travels from crest to crest.

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What do sound waves require to travel?

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Sound waves require a medium to travel through.

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What is wave rarefaction?

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Wave rarefaction is the region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart.

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What is a trough in wave properties?

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A trough is the lowest point of a wave, opposite to the crest.

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What is wave compression?

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Wave compression is the region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are close together.

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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 the formula for wave speed?

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Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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In transverse waves, particles move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, while in longitudinal waves, particles move parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

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What is amplitude in wave properties?

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Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from their rest position.

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What is the significance of wave frequency?

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Wave frequency determines the pitch of sound in sound waves and the color of light in electromagnetic waves.