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Waves are described by:

  • their length (wavelength)

  • their height or depth (amplitude)

  • the number of waves you can count in a given amount of time (frequency)

    A wave is simply a way by which energy can be moved through a material without actually moving the material itself. they travel through light, air, water, and sound.

    There are three basic kinds of waves:

    • compression waves

    • transverse waves

    • surface waves

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How are sound waves formed and what factors contribute to their creation?

Sound waves are formed when an object vibrates, causing the air particles around it to also vibrate. These vibrations travel through the air as waves, which we perceive as sound. Factors that contribute to the creation of sound waves include the frequency and amplitude of the vibrations, as well as the medium through which the waves travel.


How are standing waves formed and what factors contribute to their creation?

Standing waves are formed when two waves of the same frequency and amplitude travel in opposite directions and interfere with each other. Factors that contribute to their creation include the length of the medium, the speed of the waves, and the boundary conditions of the medium.


Describe two ways in which waves travel and give an example of each?

One way waves travel is through a medium, such as water waves traveling through the ocean. Another way is through electromagnetic radiation, with a common example being light waves traveling through space.


What can waves be describe as?

Waves can be described as a disturbance that travels through a medium, transferring energy from one place to another without permanently displacing the medium itself. They can be classified as mechanical waves (require a medium to travel) or electromagnetic waves (can travel through a vacuum).


What are the waves around the edge of a barrier called?

The waves around the edge of a barrier are called edge waves. They are formed due to the interaction of the water with the barrier, causing the waves to travel along the edge instead of propagating outward.

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Which wave type is formed when the waves reach the Earths surface?

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How are sound waves formed and what factors contribute to their creation?

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Which wave type is formed when the waves reach the Earth's surface?

Surface waves are formed when waves reach the Earth's surface. These are seismic waves that travel along the Earth's surface and can cause the most damage during an earthquake.


How are standing waves formed and what factors contribute to their creation?

Standing waves are formed when two waves of the same frequency and amplitude travel in opposite directions and interfere with each other. Factors that contribute to their creation include the length of the medium, the speed of the waves, and the boundary conditions of the medium.


Describe two ways in which waves travel and give an example of each?

One way waves travel is through a medium, such as water waves traveling through the ocean. Another way is through electromagnetic radiation, with a common example being light waves traveling through space.


What can waves be describe as?

Waves can be described as a disturbance that travels through a medium, transferring energy from one place to another without permanently displacing the medium itself. They can be classified as mechanical waves (require a medium to travel) or electromagnetic waves (can travel through a vacuum).


What are the waves around the edge of a barrier called?

The waves around the edge of a barrier are called edge waves. They are formed due to the interaction of the water with the barrier, causing the waves to travel along the edge instead of propagating outward.


What wave type is formed when the waves reach the Earth's surface?

Surface waves are formed when waves reach the Earth's surface. Surface waves travel along the boundary between two different mediums, such as air and land or water and land, causing the ground to move in a rolling or swaying motion. These waves are responsible for the most damage during earthquakes.


A general term to describe all waves that can travel through empty space?

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How are echoes formed as a result of sound waves?

Echoes are formed when sound waves bounce off a surface and return to the listener's ears. This happens because sound waves travel through the air and reflect off hard surfaces, creating a delayed repetition of the original sound.