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What do waves transfer?
energy
What is the definition of a wave?
a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another
Mechanical waves travel through?
matter
What is a transverse wave?
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What is a longitudinal wave?
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What is a surface wave?
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What are the three types of waves?
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What are the measurable properties of waves?
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What is frequency?
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What is the formula for frequency?
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What is amplitude?
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What is wave period?
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What is a crest?
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What is a trough?
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Sound waves are _____ waves.
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Sound waves transfer what?
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Sound waves cannot travel through?
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Sound waves vibrate?
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Sound waves are transported by means of what?
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Gas is the?
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Liquids are?
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Solids are?
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What is pitch?
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What is high frequency?
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What is low frequency?
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What is medium in relation to waves?
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Study Notes
Types of Waves
- Waves transfer energy from one place to another.
- A wave disturbs the medium it travels through, allowing energy movement.
- Mechanical waves require matter to travel.
Classification of Waves
- Transverse Waves: Particles move perpendicularly to wave direction.
- Longitudinal Waves: Particles move parallel to wave direction.
- Surface Waves: Particles undergo a circular motion at the surface.
Measurable Properties of Waves
- Frequency: Number of cycles passing a given point in a specific time (measured in Hertz).
- Amplitude: Energy carried by wave; measured from peak to resting point.
- Wave Period: Time taken for one complete cycle of the wave.
- Wavelength: Distance between successive crests or troughs of the wave.
Sound Waves
- Sound waves are longitudinal waves that transfer kinetic energy through matter.
- Sound requires a medium to travel; cannot propagate in a vacuum.
- Sound waves vibrate particles, transferring energy from one particle to another.
Propagation Speeds
- Gas allows sound to travel at the slowest speed.
- Liquids provide faster sound transmission than gases.
- Solids enable the fastest speed of sound travel.
Sound Characteristics
- Pitch: Determined by frequency; refers to the highness or lowness of a sound.
- High-frequency sound correlates with a high pitch.
- Low-frequency sound corresponds to a low pitch.
Medium
- The medium is the substance or material that carries the wave, crucial for wave propagation.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of waves, including their types and measurable properties. This quiz covers transverse, longitudinal, and surface waves, along with key measurements like frequency, amplitude, and wavelength. Test your understanding of how sound waves function within these categories.