Types of Waves Flashcard

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What are mechanical waves?

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Mechanical waves require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.

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What are electromagnetic waves?

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Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium and can travel through a vacuum.

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What is the relationship between energy and frequency of a wave?

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The energy of a wave is directly proportional to its frequency.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave where particles move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's energy transfer.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a wave where particles move parallel to the direction of the wave's energy transfer.

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Can sound waves travel through a vacuum?

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No, sound waves cannot travel through a vacuum; they require a medium.

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What is an example of a mechanical wave?

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Sound waves are an example of mechanical waves.

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What is an example of an electromagnetic wave?

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Radio waves are an example of electromagnetic waves.

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What happens to the energy of a wave as its frequency increases?

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As the frequency of a wave increases, its energy also increases.