S8P4a Electromagnetic Vs. Mechanical

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What is a transverse wave?

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

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Can waves travel through a vacuum?

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Yes, electromagnetic radiation can travel through a vacuum, as evidenced by sunlight reaching Earth.

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What types of mediums can sound waves travel through?

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Sound can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

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Which type of wave transmits the most energy?

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Electromagnetic waves can vary in energy transmission; the specific wave that transmits the most energy depends on its frequency and wavelength.

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List the electromagnetic waves in order from highest to lowest frequency.

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Gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet (UV), visible light, infrared, microwaves, radio waves.

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What is the difference between electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves?

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Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to travel through, while mechanical waves do.

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What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

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The speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or about 186,282 miles per second).

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What is the relationship between frequency and energy in electromagnetic waves?

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Higher frequency electromagnetic waves carry more energy than lower frequency waves.

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What is a mechanical wave?

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A wave that requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, ordered by frequency and wavelength.

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