Front

A wave that requires a medium to transmit energy is called--

Back

mechanical wave

Front

A wave that does not require a medium is called --

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electromagnetic wave.

Front

A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicularly to the direction the wave is traveling

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transverse wave

Front

A wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave motion

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longitudinal wave

Front

A transverse sends _____ by vibrating the medium (matter) up and down.

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energy.

Front

Which of these waves do NOT require a medium? A. ocean waves, B. seismic waves, C. sound waves, D. radio waves

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radio waves

Front

How are sound and light waves similar?

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both transmit energy

Front

All waves carry ----

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energy

Front

Which of these CANNOT travel in empty space? x-rays, mechanical waves, micro waves, cellphone signals

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mechanical waves

Front

The equation for wave speed is ---

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wavelength x frequency