Types of Waves

Front

What does a wave transfer?

Back

Energy

Front

How do you create a transverse wave with a slinky?

Back

Move your hand up and down (Blue arrow).

Front

How do you create a longitudinal wave with a slinky?

Back

Move your hand back and forth (Red arrow).

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel?

Back

Mechanical wave.

Front

How does matter move in a transverse wave?

Back

Perpendicular to the direction of energy.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

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

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

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

Front

Can electromagnetic waves travel through a vacuum?

Back

Yes, they do not require a medium.

Front

What is an example of a mechanical wave?

Back

Sound wave.

Front

What is the medium in a wave?

Back

The substance through which the wave travels.