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Waves are disturbances that transfer energy without transferring ______.
Waves are disturbances that transfer energy without transferring ______.
matter
Waves propagate through a medium or space by causing oscillations or vibrations in particles or ______.
Waves propagate through a medium or space by causing oscillations or vibrations in particles or ______.
fields
The highest point of a wave is called the ______.
The highest point of a wave is called the ______.
crest
The lowest point of a wave is called the ______.
The lowest point of a wave is called the ______.
The maximum displacement from the rest position to the crest or trough is called the ______.
The maximum displacement from the rest position to the crest or trough is called the ______.
The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs is called the ______.
The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs is called the ______.
The number of wave cycles passing a fixed point in one second is called the ______.
The number of wave cycles passing a fixed point in one second is called the ______.
Longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation, while ________________ waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
Longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation, while ________________ waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
The formula connecting speed (v), frequency (f), and wavelength ( ext{λ}) of a wave is: ________________
The formula connecting speed (v), frequency (f), and wavelength ( ext{λ}) of a wave is: ________________
Frequency is the number of wave cycles passing a fixed point per second, measured in ________________ (Hz).
Frequency is the number of wave cycles passing a fixed point per second, measured in ________________ (Hz).
Wavelength is the distance between consecutive points of similar phase on a wave. It is denoted by the symbol ________________.
Wavelength is the distance between consecutive points of similar phase on a wave. It is denoted by the symbol ________________.
Seismic waves are waves generated by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's ________________.
Seismic waves are waves generated by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's ________________.
Primary waves (P-waves) are the fastest, ________________ waves that travel through solids and liquids.
Primary waves (P-waves) are the fastest, ________________ waves that travel through solids and liquids.
Secondary waves (S-waves) are slower, ________________ waves that only travel through solids.
Secondary waves (S-waves) are slower, ________________ waves that only travel through solids.
Surface waves are a result of the interaction between body waves and the Earth's ________________.
Surface waves are a result of the interaction between body waves and the Earth's ________________.
Mechanical waves require a ________________ for propagation.
Mechanical waves require a ________________ for propagation.
Sound waves are longitudinal mechanical waves that can travel through ________________, liquids, and gases.
Sound waves are longitudinal mechanical waves that can travel through ________________, liquids, and gases.
Which type of wave can travel through a vacuum?
Which type of wave can travel through a vacuum?
What is the highest point of a wave called?
What is the highest point of a wave called?
Which type of wave requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) for propagation?
Which type of wave requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) for propagation?
What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave called?
What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave called?
Which type of wave oscillates parallel to the direction of wave propagation?
Which type of wave oscillates parallel to the direction of wave propagation?
What is the number of wave cycles passing a fixed point in one second called?
What is the number of wave cycles passing a fixed point in one second called?
Which type of wave requires a medium for propagation?
Which type of wave requires a medium for propagation?
What is the relationship between pitch and frequency in sound waves?
What is the relationship between pitch and frequency in sound waves?
What is the maximum displacement from the rest position to the crest or trough called?
What is the maximum displacement from the rest position to the crest or trough called?
Which type of wave can travel through solids and liquids?
Which type of wave can travel through solids and liquids?
What is the formula connecting speed (v), frequency (f), and wavelength (λ) of a wave?
What is the formula connecting speed (v), frequency (f), and wavelength (λ) of a wave?
What is the number of wave cycles passing a fixed point in one second called?
What is the number of wave cycles passing a fixed point in one second called?
Which type of wave oscillates parallel to the direction of wave propagation?
Which type of wave oscillates parallel to the direction of wave propagation?
What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave called?
What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave called?
What are seismic waves?
What are seismic waves?
What is the relationship between volume and amplitude in sound waves?
What is the relationship between volume and amplitude in sound waves?
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Study Notes
Wave Characteristics
- Waves transfer energy without transferring matter.
- Waves propagate through a medium or space by causing oscillations or vibrations in particles or fields.
Wave Components
- The highest point of a wave is called the crest.
- The lowest point of a wave is called the trough.
- The maximum displacement from the rest position to the crest or trough is called the amplitude.
- The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs is called the wavelength.
Wave Types
- Longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation.
- Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
Wave Formula
- The formula connecting speed (v), frequency (f), and wavelength (λ) of a wave is: v = fλ.
Frequency and Wavelength
- Frequency is the number of wave cycles passing a fixed point per second, measured in Hertz (Hz).
- Wavelength is the distance between consecutive points of similar phase on a wave, denoted by the symbol λ.
Seismic Waves
- Seismic waves are waves generated by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's interior.
- Primary waves (P-waves) are the fastest, longitudinal waves that travel through solids and liquids.
- Secondary waves (S-waves) are slower, transverse waves that only travel through solids.
- Surface waves are a result of the interaction between body waves and the Earth's surface.
Mechanical Waves
- Mechanical waves require a medium for propagation.
- Sound waves are longitudinal mechanical waves that can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.
Wave Propagation
- Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.
- Mechanical waves require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) for propagation.
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