Practice - Definition of a Wave
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Practice Questions
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What is a wave?
💡 Hint: Think about energy and matter.
Give an example of a mechanical wave.
💡 Hint: Consider waves that travel through a medium.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a wave?
💡 Hint: Think about energy and the absence of matter in this process.
Which of the following is an example of an electromagnetic wave?
💡 Hint: Think about how light travels compared to sound.
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Challenge Problems
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A sound wave has a frequency of 500 Hz and a wavelength of 0.68 m. Calculate its speed.
💡 Hint: Use the wave speed formula.
Discuss the significance of waves in technology. Provide two specific examples.
💡 Hint: Think of applications in medicine and navigation.
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