Waves Review for 3rd 6 weeks test

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What is the crest of a wave?

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The highest point of a wave.

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What happens to the volume of sound when the amplitude increases?

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The volume increases.

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What is wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, such as from crest to crest.

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What type of wave is characterized by particle movement parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

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Longitudinal Wave.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is amplitude in the context of waves?

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

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What is the resting point of a wave?

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The equilibrium position where the medium would be if there were no wave.

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What is the difference between compression and rarefaction in longitudinal waves?

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Compression is a region where particles are close together, while rarefaction is a region where particles are spread apart.

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How does wave speed relate to wavelength and frequency?

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Wave speed = wavelength × frequency.

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What is the relationship between frequency and pitch in sound waves?

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Higher frequency results in a higher pitch.