Waves Motion

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Wave motion

The transfer of energy without matter (no matter movement, but just energy transformation).

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Mechanical waves

Waves that require a medium (material through which the wave is traveling) to travel through (e.g., sound).

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Non-mechanical waves

Waves that do not require a medium to travel (e.g., light).

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Transverse wave

A type of wave where particles vibrate at right angles to the direction of the wave's motion (e.g., light).

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Longitudinal wave

A type of wave where particles vibrate in the same direction as the wave's motion (e.g., sound).

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Frequency (f)

How many waves are produced each second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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Wavelength (λ)

The distance between two successive waves, measured in meters (m).

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Amplitude

The maximum distance a wave extends from the middle (equilibrium position).

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Crest

The maximum amplitude above the middle position in a wave.

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Trough

The maximum amplitude below the middle position in a wave.

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Speed of waves (V)

How fast the wave moves, which changes with the medium.

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Why can’t we hear the sun?

Because sound doesn't travel through empty space.

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Sound in water vs. air

Sound travels faster in water than in air because water is denser.

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Effect of medium on sound speed

Mechanical waves travel faster through denser materials and at higher temperatures.