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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 is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that a point on a wave moves from its rest position. It is related to the energy of the wave.

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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). Higher frequency means more energy.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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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 is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

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What type of wave has the highest energy?

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Electromagnetic waves, such as gamma rays, have the highest energy.

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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.