waves

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What type of wave is sound?

Back

Sound is a longitudinal wave.

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What is the term for any wave that hits a surface and bounces off?

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Reflection.

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What does a wave transfer?

Back

A wave transfers energy.

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Which wave travels in outer space?

Back

Light travels in outer space.

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What is the top of a wave called?

Back

The top of a wave is called the crest.

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What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave where the disturbance moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave where the disturbance moves parallel to the direction of the wave.

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What is the bottom of a wave called?

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The bottom of a wave is called the trough.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

The speed of light is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

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What is an example of a mechanical wave?

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Sound waves are an example of mechanical waves.