Waves

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What is a transverse wave?

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A type of wave where the particle movement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, such as light waves.

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What is a compressional wave?

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A type of wave where the particle movement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation, such as sound waves.

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What is a medium in the context of waves?

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A substance through which a wave can travel, such as air, water, or solid materials.

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Why can't sound travel in outer space?

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Because there is no medium (like air) in outer space for sound waves to travel through.

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

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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 amplitude?

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The maximum distance that particles in a medium move from their rest position when a wave passes through.

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What is wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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They are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

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What is a mechanical wave?

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A wave that requires a medium to travel through, such as sound waves and water waves.

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What is a sound wave?

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A type of mechanical wave that is created by vibrating objects and travels through a medium.