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What are disturbances in electric and magnetic fields called?
What are disturbances in electric and magnetic fields called?
What is a wave that is an oscillation of matter called?
What is a wave that is an oscillation of matter called?
What is the term for a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another?
What is the term for a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another?
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What type of wave vibrates in the direction of its propagation?
What type of wave vibrates in the direction of its propagation?
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What is the term for a wave vibrating at right angles to the direction of its propagation?
What is the term for a wave vibrating at right angles to the direction of its propagation?
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What do you call the material through which a wave travels?
What do you call the material through which a wave travels?
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What is the highest point on a wave called?
What is the highest point on a wave called?
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What is the lowest point on a wave called?
What is the lowest point on a wave called?
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What measures the amount of energy a wave carries?
What measures the amount of energy a wave carries?
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What is the distance from one crest to the next crest called?
What is the distance from one crest to the next crest called?
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What is a measure of the number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time?
What is a measure of the number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time?
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The four parts of a wave are __________.
The four parts of a wave are __________.
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Waves can be categorized into which two types?
Waves can be categorized into which two types?
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Mechanical waves require __________ to travel.
Mechanical waves require __________ to travel.
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Mechanical waves can either be __________ or __________.
Mechanical waves can either be __________ or __________.
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In which type of wave do particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction of the wave?
In which type of wave do particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction of the wave?
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In which type of wave do particles vibrate parallel to the wave's direction?
In which type of wave do particles vibrate parallel to the wave's direction?
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Waves carry energy through __________.
Waves carry energy through __________.
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What is compression in wave mechanics?
What is compression in wave mechanics?
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What is rarefaction in wave physics?
What is rarefaction in wave physics?
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What type of wave requires a medium through which to propagate?
What type of wave requires a medium through which to propagate?
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What defines electromagnetic waves?
What defines electromagnetic waves?
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What does amplitude refer to in wave mechanics?
What does amplitude refer to in wave mechanics?
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What does frequency measure in the context of waves?
What does frequency measure in the context of waves?
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What is hertz a unit of?
What is hertz a unit of?
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What are wave fronts?
What are wave fronts?
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What does wave speed refer to?
What does wave speed refer to?
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Study Notes
Wave Concepts
- Electromagnetic waves are disturbances in electric and magnetic fields, capable of traveling through a vacuum.
- Mechanical waves oscillate matter and require a medium to transfer energy.
- Waves are disturbances that enable the transfer of energy from one location to another.
Wave Types
- Longitudinal waves vibrate in the direction of propagation, with particles moving back and forth parallel to wave travel.
- Transverse waves have a perpendicular vibration pattern, with particles of the medium moving at right angles to wave propagation.
- Mechanical waves can exist as either transverse or longitudinal waves and always require a medium.
Wave Characteristics
- The crest of a wave represents its highest point, while the trough indicates the lowest point.
- Amplitude measures the energy carried by a wave, defined as the maximum distance particles move from their rest position.
- Wavelength is the distance between consecutive crests or troughs of a wave.
Frequency and Measurements
- Frequency refers to the number of waves that pass a specific point in a given timeframe.
- Hertz (Hz) is the unit of measurement for frequency, defined as one cycle per second.
Wave Behavior
- Compression occurs when forces act to squeeze an object, impacting wave characteristics.
- Rarefaction refers to the bending of a wave as it transitions between different substances, affecting wave speed.
- Wave fronts represent a line of points reached simultaneously by the wave.
Wave Speed
- Wave speed is determined by how fast a wave travels through a medium, varying based on the medium's properties.
Summary of Key Components
- Key components of waves include crest, trough, amplitude, and wavelength.
- Waves can carry energy through matter and space, relevant for various applications in physics and technology.
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