Waves

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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.

Front

What is a medium in the context of waves?

Back

A medium is the substance through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.

Front

Why can't sound travel in outer space?

Back

Sound cannot travel in outer space because there is no medium (like air) for the sound waves to travel through.

Front

What are compressions in a longitudinal wave?

Back

Compressions are the parts of a longitudinal wave where the particles of the medium are close together.

Front

What are rarefactions in a longitudinal wave?

Back

Rarefactions are the parts of a longitudinal wave where the particles of the medium are spread apart.

Front

What type of wave is created when you move a slinky back and forth?

Back

A longitudinal wave is created when you move a slinky back and forth.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

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

Front

What is an electromagnetic wave?

Back

An electromagnetic wave is a type of wave that can travel through both matter and empty space, such as light waves.

Front

What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

Back

In longitudinal waves, particles move parallel to the wave direction; in transverse waves, particles move perpendicular to the wave direction.

Front

Can sound waves travel through water?

Back

Yes, sound waves can travel through water as it is a medium.