Waves and Sound Final

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What is a mechanical wave?

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A mechanical wave is a wave that requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through, such as sound waves.

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What is an example of a mechanical wave?

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Sound wave.

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How do radio waves function in communication?

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Radio waves are used to transmit information, allowing us to listen to music and talk shows.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light.

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What part of the electromagnetic spectrum is visible to the human eye?

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The visible light spectrum.

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What determines the pitch of a sound?

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The pitch of a sound is determined by its frequency; higher frequency results in a higher pitch.

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What is frequency in the context of waves?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is a crest in a wave?

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The crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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The trough is the lowest 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.