Waves and Information

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What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transmits energy from one place to another.

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What is the difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave?

Back

The direction in which the vibration occurs.

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What do we call an object that lets some light through?

Back

Translucent.

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Which type of wave does NOT need a medium to travel?

Back

Electromagnetic waves.

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What indicates a high frequency in a wave?

Back

There are more waves happening over a period of time.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave where the vibration is in the same direction as the wave travels.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A wave where the vibration is perpendicular to the direction the wave travels.

Front

What is a medium in the context of waves?

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The substance through which a wave travels, such as solid, liquid, or gas.

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What is an example of a mechanical wave?

Back

Sound waves.

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What is an example of an electromagnetic wave?

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Light waves.