parts of a wave

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What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

Front

What are the main parts of a wave?

Back

The main parts of a wave include the crest, trough, wavelength, amplitude, and frequency.

Front

What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The crest is the highest point of a wave.

Front

What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The trough is the lowest point of a 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?

Back

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

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What is frequency?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in hertz (Hz).

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How is wavelength related to frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.

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What type of wave has the highest frequency?

Back

Violet light has the highest frequency in the visible spectrum.

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What type of wave has the lowest wavelength?

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Violet light has the lowest wavelength in the visible spectrum.