Waves Lesson 1 Review

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What are compressions in a longitudinal wave?

Back

Compressions are the parts of a longitudinal wave where the coils are close together.

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What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in a set period of time.

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How are transverse waves oriented?

Back

Transverse waves are oriented perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.

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What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

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What type of wave is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave is a wave where the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

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What is wavelength?

Back

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

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What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that the particles of a medium move from their rest position when a wave passes.

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What is a rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

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Rarefactions are the parts of a longitudinal wave where the coils are spread apart.

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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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In transverse waves, the medium moves perpendicular to the wave direction, while in longitudinal waves, the medium moves parallel to the wave direction.

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What is an example of a transverse wave?

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An example of a transverse wave is a wave on a string or water waves.