Wave Properties and Behaviors

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What is a transverse wave?

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A type of wave where the particle movement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, such as light waves.

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What is a compressional wave?

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A type of wave where the particle movement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation, such as sound waves.

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What is wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is amplitude?

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The maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.

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What is frequency?

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The number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is the medium in wave propagation?

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

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How do mechanical waves travel through different states of matter?

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Mechanical waves travel fastest through solids, slower through liquids, and slowest through gases.

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What is an electromagnetic wave?

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A wave that can travel through empty space or matter, such as light waves and radio waves.

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What is reflection in wave behavior?

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The bouncing back of a wave when it hits a barrier, such as light reflecting off a mirror.

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What is refraction?

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The bending of a wave as it passes from one medium to another, changing its speed.