Waves

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a type of wave where the disturbance moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the disturbance moves parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

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In a transverse wave, how does the disturbance move in relation to the wave?

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In a transverse wave, the disturbance moves side to side while the wave moves perpendicular to that disturbance.

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In a longitudinal wave, how does the disturbance move in relation to the wave?

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In a longitudinal wave, both the disturbance and the wave move in the same direction.

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What is an example of a transverse wave?

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An example of a transverse wave is a wave on a string or electromagnetic waves.

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What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

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An example of a longitudinal wave is a sound wave.

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What are the key characteristics of transverse waves?

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Transverse waves have crests and troughs, and the energy moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What are the key characteristics of longitudinal waves?

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Longitudinal waves have compressions and rarefactions, and the energy moves parallel to the direction of the wave.

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How can you visually distinguish between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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Transverse waves can be visualized with peaks and valleys, while longitudinal waves can be visualized with areas of compression and rarefaction.

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What is the relationship between wave speed, frequency, and wavelength in waves?

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The wave speed is equal to the product of frequency and wavelength (v = f × λ).

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