Basic Concepts of Waves

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transmits energy through matter or space, always carry energy, usually go through a medium, some don't require a medium

Front

does air travel with waves?

Back

no

Front

what are examples of waves that don't require a medium

Back

tv, microwave, x-rays, visible lights

Front

what are 3 types of waves

Back

transverse, longitudinal, combonation

Front

whats a transverse wave

Back

waves that have particles that move up and down, points on wave are perpendicular to the direction of the wave

Front

whats an example of a transverse wave

Back

jump rope - rope waves

Front

what is a longitudinal wave?

Back

particles of the wave vibrate back and forth along the path the wave travels

Front

what is an example of a longitudinal wave?

Back

pushing a spring back and forth (slinky)

Front

what is a combonation wave?

Back

when a transverse and a longitudinal combine, can form surface waves

Front

what is an example of combonation waves?

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ocean water waves - bottle floating on water