Waves and Energy Transfer

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What is Wavelength?

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The measurement of the length of a wave from one point of the wave to the next identical part of the wave (e.g., crest to crest or trough to trough).

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What is Amplitude?

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The measurement of the distance the particles move from the resting point of the wave.

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How do particles move in a transverse wave?

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They move up and down or perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is the primary use of waves?

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Waves are used for transferring energy.

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What is Frequency?

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The number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time.

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What is a Crest in a wave?

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The highest point of a wave.

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What is a Trough in a wave?

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The lowest point of a wave.

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What is the relationship between Wavelength and Frequency?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

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What is a Longitudinal wave?

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

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What is an example of a wave transferring energy?

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Sound waves traveling through air transfer energy from the source to the listener.