Wave Properties

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Wave Noun

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[wayv]

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Wave

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

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Example: A transverse wave diagram showing energy transfer through crests and troughs without moving matter.

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Tsunami Noun

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[soo-nah-mee]

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Tsunami

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An extremely large ocean wave that is typically caused by an underwater disturbance like an earthquake.

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Example: The image shows how a tsunami forms from an underwater earthquake, with waves spreading and amplifying as they reach the shore.

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Mechanical Wave Noun

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[muh-kan-i-kuhl wayv]

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Mechanical Wave

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A wave that requires a medium, which is a form of matter like a solid, liquid, or gas, to travel through.

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Example: This image shows a mechanical wave with labeled compression and rarefaction, explaining how it travels through a medium.

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Electromagnetic Wave Noun

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[ih-lek-troh-mag-net-ik wayv]

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Electromagnetic Wave

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A wave that consists of changing electric and magnetic fields and can transmit energy through a vacuum.

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Example: Electromagnetic waves from the Sun travel through space to reach Earth, demonstrating energy transfer.

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Medium Noun

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[mee-dee-uhm]

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Medium

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

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Example: Sound waves travel through air, compressing and rarefying air molecules, demonstrating how a medium allows wave movement.

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Vacuum Noun

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[vak-yoom]

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Vacuum

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A space that is completely empty of any matter, including air or other particles.

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Example: A bell jar setup shows how removing air creates a vacuum, preventing sound travel.

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Electromagnetic Radiation Noun

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[ih-lek-troh-mag-net-ik ray-dee-ay-shuhn]

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Electromagnetic Radiation

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A form of energy, including visible light and radio waves, that is transferred by electromagnetic waves.

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Example: The image shows the electromagnetic spectrum, highlighting visible light and other types of electromagnetic waves like radio and gamma rays.

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Transverse Wave Noun

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[trans-vurs wayv]

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Transverse Wave

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A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction the wave is traveling.

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Example: The image shows a transverse wave with labeled parts like crest and trough, illustrating particle movement perpendicular to wave direction.

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Crest Noun

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[krest]

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Crest

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The highest point or peak of a transverse wave above the resting position.

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Example: The crest is the highest point of the wave above the resting position.

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Trough Noun

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[trof]

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Trough

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The lowest point or valley of a transverse wave below the resting position.

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Example: The image shows a wave with the trough labeled as the lowest point below the resting position.