Waves Review

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What is the definition of wavelength?

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The distance between two corresponding points on consecutive waves, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum distance that points on a wave, such as the crest or trough, move from their rest position.

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What are the highest parts of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest.

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What are the lowest parts of a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough.

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What does frequency measure in a wave?

Back

The number of waves that pass a given point in one second.

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How is the speed of a wave calculated?

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Speed = Wavelength x Frequency.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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As wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa, when the speed of the wave is constant.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is the formula for calculating frequency?

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Frequency (f) = 1 / Period (T), where the period is the time taken for one complete wave cycle.