14.9 - POINTS TO PONDER
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Practice Questions
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Define a wave in simple terms.
💡 Hint: Think about how the ocean behaves.
What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?
💡 Hint: Consider how you might move a rope versus pushing a slinky.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main function of waves?
💡 Hint: Think about sound waves traveling without moving air.
Are transverse waves possible in fluids?
💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of liquids.
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Challenge Problems
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A sound wave travels at 340 m/s through air. If the frequency of the wave is 1700 Hz, what is its wavelength?
💡 Hint: Use the formula λ = v / f.
Explain why sound travels faster in water than in air, focusing on molecular motion.
💡 Hint: Consider the density and arrangement of particles in water compared to air.
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