Waves Basics

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What is a repeating movement of disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space?

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Wave

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True or False? All waves carry ONLY energy WITHOUT transporting matter from place to place.

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True

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What areas of longitudinal waves are areas of high energy?

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Compression

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True or False: Light and Radio waves can travel through space.

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True

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What kind of waves can only travel through a medium?

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Mechanical

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What is the definition of a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

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What are the two main types of waves?

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Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

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What is a mechanical wave?

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A mechanical wave is a wave that requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.

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What is an electromagnetic wave?

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An electromagnetic wave is a wave that can travel through a vacuum and does not require a medium.

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What is the difference between compression and rarefaction in longitudinal waves?

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Compression is an area of high pressure where particles are close together, while rarefaction is an area of low pressure where particles are spread apart.