Waves Through Various Mediums

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What is a wave?

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A rhythmic disturbance that moves through a medium or vacuum.

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What is absorption in the context of waves?

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The transfer of energy into a medium.

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What type of wave is characterized by oscillations perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

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Transverse Wave.

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What type of wave is characterized by oscillations parallel to the direction of wave travel?

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Longitudinal Wave.

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What is a medium in the context of waves?

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The material through which a wave travels.

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What is reflection in wave behavior?

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The bouncing back of a wave when it hits a barrier.

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What is refraction in wave behavior?

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The bending of a wave as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is transmission in the context of waves?

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The passing of waves through a medium.

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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of travel, while longitudinal waves oscillate parallel.

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Can sound waves travel through a vacuum?

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No, sound waves require a medium to travel.