WAVES - Light & Sound

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What is an opaque object?

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An opaque object allows no light to pass through it.

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What do waves carry?

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Waves carry energy, not matter.

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Do all waves need a medium to travel?

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Not all - electromagnetic waves can travel in a vacuum.

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transmits energy from one place to another.

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What is a transparent object?

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A transparent object allows all light to pass through it.

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What is a translucent object?

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A translucent object allows some light to pass through it.

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What are mechanical waves?

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Mechanical waves are waves that require a medium (like air, water, or solid) to travel.

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What are electromagnetic waves?

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Electromagnetic waves are waves that can travel through a vacuum, such as light waves.

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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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In transverse waves, the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave, while in longitudinal waves, the motion is parallel.

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Can sound travel in a vacuum?

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No, sound cannot travel in a vacuum because it is a mechanical wave.