Types of Waves

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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 are the two main types of waves?

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The two main types of waves are mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that the particles of a wave's medium move from their rest position.

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Which color of light has the longest wavelength?

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Red light has the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum.

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

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Longitudinal wave.

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What type of wave is characterized by particle movement perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

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Transverse wave.

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What are electromagnetic waves?

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Electromagnetic waves are waves that can travel through a vacuum and do not require a medium.

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What is the wavelength of a wave?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What type of wave is sound?

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Sound is a mechanical wave and is classified as a longitudinal wave.

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

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