Waves

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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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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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What is the crest of a wave?

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The crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is the trough of a wave?

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The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What does amplitude refer to in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that the wave moves from its rest position.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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What is wavelength?

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

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What does it mean to transmit a wave?

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To transmit means to send energy through a medium.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

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What is a medium in the context of waves?

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A medium is the substance through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.

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What type of wave requires a medium to travel?

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Mechanical waves require a medium to travel.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave where the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.