Waves

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What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that carries energy.

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What type of wave is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.

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What do mechanical waves transfer?

Back

Mechanical waves transfer energy but not matter.

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What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a type of wave where the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is a crest in a wave?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

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

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Can mechanical waves travel through empty space?

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No, mechanical waves require a medium to travel through.

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What is an example of a mechanical wave?

Back

Sound waves are an example of mechanical waves.

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What happens to particles in a wave?

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Particles in a wave oscillate around their original position but do not travel with the wave.