Waves and Wave Properties

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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 frequency in the context of waves?

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

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What is wavelength?

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

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What is amplitude?

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Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.

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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 is the speed of a wave?

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Wave speed is the distance a wave travels per unit of time, calculated as wave speed = frequency x wavelength.

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What are electromagnetic waves?

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Electromagnetic waves are waves that can travel through empty space and do not require a medium, such as light waves.

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What are mechanical waves?

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Mechanical waves are waves that require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through, such as sound waves.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as wavelength decreases, frequency increases.