Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Review

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What are transverse waves?

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Waves where the particle movement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, like waves on a string.

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What are longitudinal waves?

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Waves where the particle movement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation, like sound waves.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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The maximum distance a wave's particles move from their rest position; related to the wave's energy.

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What is frequency?

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The number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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How does energy relate to frequency?

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Higher frequency waves carry more energy than lower frequency waves.

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What color construction paper absorbs the most heat?

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Black construction paper absorbs the most heat, making it ideal for solar ovens.

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What is the relationship between amplitude and volume?

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Higher amplitude waves produce louder sounds, while lower amplitude waves produce softer sounds.

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What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

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Higher frequency waves produce higher pitches, while lower frequency waves produce lower pitches.

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What is the formula for wave speed?

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Wave speed = frequency x wavelength.