6.8C - Waves Test Review

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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 transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave in which the direction of vibration is perpendicular to the direction of wave energy transfer.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the direction of vibration is parallel to the direction of wave energy transfer.

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How does sound travel through the air?

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Sound travels through the air as a longitudinal wave, causing air particles to vibrate and transfer energy.

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What is the direction of particle movement in a transverse wave?

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In a transverse wave, particles move up and down while the energy travels horizontally.

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What is the direction of particle movement in a longitudinal wave?

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In a longitudinal wave, particles move back and forth in the same direction as the wave energy.

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What is wave frequency?

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

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What is wave amplitude?

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Wave amplitude is the maximum distance that particles in a medium move from their rest position when a wave passes.

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What is wavelength?

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