Waves

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What are compressions in a longitudinal wave?

Back

Compressions are the parts of a longitudinal wave where the coils are close together.

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What are rarefactions in a longitudinal wave?

Back

Rarefactions are the parts of a longitudinal wave where the coils are spread apart.

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What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The crest is the highest point on a wave.

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What type of wave is characterized by oscillations that are parallel to the direction of wave travel?

Back

A longitudinal wave.

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What is an electromagnetic wave?

Back

An electromagnetic wave is a type of wave that can travel through matter and empty space.

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What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a wave where the oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.

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What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The trough is the lowest point on a wave.

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What is the wavelength of a wave?

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

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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 point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that the particles of a medium move from their rest position when a wave passes.