What is a wave?
Waves

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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 the crest of a wave?
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The crest is the highest point of a wave.
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What is the trough of a wave?
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The trough is the lowest point of a wave.
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What does wavelength measure?
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Wavelength measures the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.
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What is amplitude in a wave?
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Amplitude is the maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough of a wave.
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How do you calculate the frequency of a wave?
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Frequency (f) is calculated using the formula: f = speed (v) / wavelength (λ).
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What is the formula to find the speed of a wave?
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The speed of a wave (v) is calculated using the formula: v = frequency (f) × wavelength (λ).
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