waves and wave properties

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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 are the two main types of waves?

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The two main types of waves are longitudinal waves and transverse waves.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's propagation.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's propagation.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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What is frequency?

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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 the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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As wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa, when the speed of the wave is constant.

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How do you calculate the speed of a wave?

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The speed of a wave can be calculated using the formula: Speed = Wavelength x Frequency.

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What is amplitude?

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

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What is the formula to find frequency if wavelength and speed are known?

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Frequency (f) can be found using the formula: f = Speed / Wavelength.