Waves

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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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 height of a wave from its rest position to its crest or trough.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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A crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What are sound waves?

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Sound waves are waves that move through matter and vibrate our eardrums so we can hear.

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What are transverse waves?

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Transverse waves are waves where the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What are longitudinal waves?

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Longitudinal waves are waves where the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

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What happens when you increase the amplitude of a sound?

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Increasing the amplitude of a sound makes the sound louder.

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.