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Wave Properties & Types

Describe waves in terms of amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and wave speed; distinguish transverse waves (oscillation perpendicular to direction of travel) from longitudinal waves (oscillation parallel); and use the wave equation v = fλ

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In a simple wave model, the energy (E) carried by a wave is proportional to the square of its amplitude (A). If a wave with an amplitude of 2.0 m carries 8.0 J of energy, how much energy will a wave with an amplitude of 4.0 m carry?

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In a simple wave model, the energy carried by a wave is proportional to the square of its amplitude. If the amplitude of a wave is increased from 2 cm to 6 cm, how many times greater is the energy of the new wave compared to the original?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes a longitudinal wave?

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