Semester Review

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What is a wave?

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A disturbance that transfers energy through matter from one location to another.

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What is pitch?

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The perception of how low or high a sound seems.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is a recessive allele?

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An allele whose trait only shows up when no dominant allele is present.

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Where is the crest of a wave located?

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At the top of the wave.

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What is a medium in the context of waves?

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The substance through which a wave travels.

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What is the difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave?

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In a transverse wave, the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, while in a longitudinal wave, the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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Kinetic Energy (KE) = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

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The maximum displacement of points on a wave from the rest position.

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

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The number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

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