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- 1What can waves be described as?- amplitude
- wavelength
-frequency - 2What are waves?Waves are vibrations that transfer energy from places to place without matter being transferred.
- 3What is the medium?The medium is a substance that can be a solid liquid or gas that waves can pass through.
- 4Name two types of wavesLongitude and Transverse
- 5What is a transverse wave?A wave in which the vibrations are at right angles to the direction of travel and energy transfer
- 6What is a longitudinal wave?A wave in which the vibrations are along the same direction as the direction of travel and energy transfer.
- 7How do you measure the wavelength?Wavelength- from the crest of one wave to the crest of the next wave
- 8How do you measure the amplitude?Amplitude- from the middle of the wave to the top of the way
- 9What is the frequency measured in?Herz
Hz
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