Energy & Waves In Class Practice

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What is a transverse wave?

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A type of wave where the particle movement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, such as waves on a string.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A type of wave where the particle movement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation, such as sound waves.

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What is an electromagnetic wave?

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A wave that can travel through a vacuum and does not require a medium, such as light waves.

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What is a mechanical wave?

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A wave that requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through, such as sound waves.

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What is mechanical energy?

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The energy associated with the motion and position of an object, such as a person running.

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What is thermal energy?

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The energy that comes from the temperature of matter, produced when objects rub against each other, like warm sticks.

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What is light energy?

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The energy that is visible to the human eye, produced by sources like the sun or a torch.

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What is chemical energy?

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The energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, which can be released during a chemical reaction, such as burning a candle.

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How does energy transform when a candle burns?

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Chemical energy is transformed into light energy and thermal energy.

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What is sound energy?

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The energy produced by vibrating sound waves, which can be heard by the human ear.