Waves

Front

What causes a wave?

Back

Waves are caused by vibrations.

Front

What type of wave does sound travel in?

Back

Sound travels in longitudinal waves.

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Waves move ___ through vibrations.

Back

Waves move energy through vibrations.

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Front

In longitudinal waves, what are the parts where the coils are spread apart called?

Back

The parts are called rarefactions.

Front

How are longitudinal waves oriented?

Back

Longitudinal waves are parallel.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

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

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Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

The two main types of waves are mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

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

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Front

Give an example of a transverse wave.

Back

An example of a transverse wave is a wave on a string.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave is a wave where the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

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