Transverse and Longitude retake

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What are longitudinal waves?

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Longitudinal waves are waves in which the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation. An example is sound waves.

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What are transverse waves?

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Transverse waves are waves in which the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. An example is light waves.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.

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What is a compressional wave?

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A compressional wave, also known as a longitudinal wave, is a wave where particles of the medium move back and forth in the same direction as the wave.

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How do sound waves travel?

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Sound waves travel as longitudinal waves through various media such as air, water, and solids.

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What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

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In longitudinal waves, particle displacement is parallel to wave direction, while in transverse waves, it is perpendicular.

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What is an example of a transverse wave?

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An example of a transverse wave is a wave on a string or electromagnetic waves like light.

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What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

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An example of a longitudinal wave is a sound wave traveling through air.

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What is wave frequency?

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Wave frequency is the number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is wave speed?

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Wave speed is the distance traveled by a wave in a given amount of time, calculated as speed = frequency x wavelength.