Wave Properties and Types

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What are wave properties?

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Wave properties include characteristics such as wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and speed that describe how waves behave.

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What is the definition of frequency?

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

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What is amplitude in relation to waves?

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Amplitude is the maximum height of a wave from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.

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What type of wave can travel through a vacuum?

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Light waves are the only known waves that can travel through a vacuum.

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What is the relationship between amplitude and energy?

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The higher the amplitude of a wave, the more energy it carries.

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What is the unit of measurement for frequency?

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The unit of measurement for frequency is Hertz (Hz).

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Can sound waves travel through a vacuum?

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No, sound waves cannot travel through a vacuum; they require a medium (like air or water) to propagate.

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What is wavelength?

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

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or about 300,000 km/s).

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What are seismic waves?

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Seismic waves are waves that travel through the Earth, typically generated by earthquakes.

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