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.

Front

What are compressions in a longitudinal wave?

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Regions where particles are close together.

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What are rarefactions in a longitudinal wave?

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Regions where particles are spread apart.

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What type of wave is a sound wave?

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Sound waves are longitudinal waves.

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Can waves transfer energy without transferring matter?

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Yes, waves can transfer energy through a medium without moving the medium itself.

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What is an example of a transverse wave?

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Light waves are an example of transverse waves.

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What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

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Sound waves are an example of longitudinal waves.