Carmel 6th: Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

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What is a Longitudinal Wave?

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A type of wave that is made up of compressions and rarefactions, where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.

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What happens to the wavelength when the frequency of a wave increases?

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The wavelength decreases.

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What is frequency in the context of waves?

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The number of complete waves that pass a point in a certain amount of time.

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What is the highest point of a wave called?

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Crest or Peak.

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Why can't we hear sounds in outer space?

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Because there is no medium (like air) for sound waves to travel through.

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What is a Transverse Wave?

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A type of wave where the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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The maximum distance that the particles of the medium move from their rest position.

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What is a Trough in a wave?

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The lowest point of a wave.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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As frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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What is a medium in the context of wave propagation?

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The substance through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.

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