Wave Properties and Types

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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 travel.

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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 travel.

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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 a medium in the context of waves?

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A medium is a substance through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.

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What are seismic waves?

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Seismic waves are waves that travel through the Earth's interior and along its surface, often caused by earthquakes.

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What is the speed of sound?

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The speed of sound in air at room temperature is approximately 343 meters per second.

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What is the wavelength of a wave?

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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 amplitude?

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