Wave Properties

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What do waves transfer from place to place?

Back

Waves transfer energy from place to place.

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What is the distance between wave peaks called?

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The distance between wave peaks is called wavelength.

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Why can't sound be heard in a vacuum?

Back

Sound cannot be heard in a vacuum because there are no particles to carry the sound.

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What type of wave is a sound wave?

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A sound wave is a longitudinal wave.

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What happens to the ball placed inside the water wave machine?

Back

The ball stays in place when placed inside the water wave machine.

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What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the height of the wave from its rest position.

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What is a transverse wave?

Back

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

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a wave where the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

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What is the speed of sound in air?

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The speed of sound in air is approximately 343 meters per second.