Waves

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What are the two main types of waves?

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Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

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What is a transverse wave?

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

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is a vacuum?

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A space where no particles of matter exist.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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The highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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The lowest point of a wave.

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What is compression in a longitudinal wave?

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A region where particles are close together.

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What is rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

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A region where particles are spread apart.

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What can electromagnetic waves travel through?

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Electromagnetic waves can travel through both mediums and empty space.