Waves

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What is a transverse wave?

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A type of wave where the matter moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave's energy. An example is light.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A type of wave where the matter moves parallel to the direction of the wave's energy. An example is sound.

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What is an example of a transverse wave?

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Light is an example of a transverse wave.

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What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

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Sound is an example of a longitudinal wave.

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How does matter move in a transverse wave?

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Matter moves perpendicular to the energy of the wave.

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How does matter move in a longitudinal wave?

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Matter moves parallel to the energy of the wave.

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What type of wave is produced by shaking a rope up and down?

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Transverse wave.

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What type of wave is produced by compressing and stretching a spring?

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Longitudinal wave.

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

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The maximum distance that the matter moves from its rest position.

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What is the wavelength of a wave?

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The distance between two consecutive points that are in phase, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.