What is a transverse wave?
Transverse Waves

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A transverse wave is a type of wave where the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
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What is amplitude in a wave?
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Amplitude is the measurement of the distance the particles move from the resting point of the wave.
3.
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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.
4.
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What is the role of waves?
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Waves carry energy from one place to another.
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What is frequency in the context of waves?
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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 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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