Waves Flashcard

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What does the term 'medium' refer to in the context of sound waves?

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A type of matter the wave travels through.

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What is an example of a mechanical wave?

Back

Sound.

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Do electromagnetic waves need a medium to travel?

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No, never.

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What is the medium for mechanical waves?

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Solid, liquid, or gas.

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What is a wave in physical science?

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Energy being transferred from one point to another without matter being transferred.

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What are mechanical waves?

Back

Waves that require a medium to travel through.

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What are electromagnetic waves?

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Waves that do not require a medium and can travel through a vacuum.

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Can sound travel through water?

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Yes, sound can travel through liquids.

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What is the speed of sound in air?

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Approximately 343 meters per second at room temperature.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A wave where the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.