Waves Weekly Check 9/6

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What is a wave?

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

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What is the definition of wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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A crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, indicating the wave's energy.

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What is frequency in the context of waves?

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

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's propagation.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's propagation.

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What is compression in a longitudinal wave?

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Compression is the region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are closest together.

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What is rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

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Rarefaction is the region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are furthest apart.