Waves Spiral Review

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What is the wireless method of sending information that uses radio waves?

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WiFi

Front

What type of waves NEED a medium to travel?

Back

Mechanical waves

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In what type of wave does the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave?

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Longitudinal wave

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What are the electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelengths called?

Back

Radio waves

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Which type of light is more likely to damage the material: gamma rays or X-rays?

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Neither type of light is likely to damage the material because the material does not take in energy from either the X-ray light or the gamma ray light.

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What is a wave?

Back

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

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What is the difference between mechanical and electromagnetic waves?

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Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through, while electromagnetic waves do not.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the medium's particles vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave in which the medium's particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What are radio waves used for?

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Radio waves are used for communication, including television, radio, and WiFi.