Waves

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What is a wave?

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A disturbance caused by energy moving through a system in a cyclical pattern.

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What are the two main types of waves?

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Transverse and Longitudinal.

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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 frequency?

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The number of waves passing a given point in a certain amount of time, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is amplitude?

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The maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position.

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How are wavelength and frequency related?

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Longer wavelengths result in lower frequencies.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

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What is wave speed?

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The distance a wave travels in a given amount of time.

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What is the formula for wave speed?

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Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.