Properties of Waves

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What are the main types of waves?

The main types of waves are longitudinal and transverse waves.

What is wavelength?

Wavelength is the distance between successive crests (or troughs) of a wave.

Define frequency in waves.

Frequency is the number of wave crests passing a point per unit time and is measured in hertz (Hz).

What does the amplitude of a wave signify?

Amplitude signifies the maximum displacement of a point on the wave from its rest position.

Differentiate between crest and trough in a wave.

Crest is the highest point of a wave, while the trough is the lowest point.

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