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What is the main function of waves?

Transfer both energy and matter simultaneously

Transfer energy without transferring matter (correct)

Transfer matter without transferring energy

Create disturbances without any transfer

What happens to the particles of the medium when a wave travels through it?

They change their physical state

They remain stationary

They vibrate and transfer energy between each other (correct)

They move in the direction of the wave

In the context of a wave, what does the amplitude represent?

The distance between two adjacent waves

The displacement from the rest position to a crest or trough (correct)

The frequency of the wave

The speed of the wave

What is the wavelength of a wave?

The distance between the same points on two adjacent waves Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a sound wave travels through air?

It travels to the ear without carrying the air away Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a wave?

It transfers energy without transferring matter Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the particles of a medium when a wave travels through it?

The particles vibrate and transfer energy between each other Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of amplitude in a wave?

It is the displacement from the rest position to a crest or trough Signup and view all the answers

What does the wavelength of a wave represent?

The distance between the same points on two adjacent neighboring crests or troughs Signup and view all the answers

What does a sound wave carry as it travels to your ear?

Energy Signup and view all the answers