Waves: Electromagnetic and Mechanical

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Definition of mechanical wave

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that travels through a medium

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Definition of electromagnetic wave

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that can travel through vacuum; does not need a medium

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Example of mechanical wave

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wave

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Example of electromagnetic wave

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wave

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Medium required for mechanical waves

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liquid, or gas

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Speed of light in vacuum

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latex="3 \times 10^8"> m/s

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Transverse wave

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move perpendicular to wave direction

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Longitudinal wave

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move parallel to wave direction

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Wave frequency unit

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(Hz)

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Wave equation

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latex="v = f \lambda">