Types of Waves

Front

What happens when a mechanical wave travels through a medium?

Back

Energy is transferred.

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Front

All waves carry ______________.

Back

Energy.

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Front

Energy can be transferred from one medium to another through _________.

Back

Vibrations.

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Front

Medium, or media, means what when talking about waves?

Back

Matter the wave travels through.

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Front

Which type of wave has a wave perpendicular to the disturbance?

Back

Transverse.

Front

What is a mechanical wave?

Back

A wave that requires a medium to travel through.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves have oscillations perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, while longitudinal waves have oscillations parallel to the direction of wave travel.

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Front

Give an example of a transverse wave.

Back

Light waves.

Front

Give an example of a longitudinal wave.

Back

Sound waves.

Front

What is the role of a medium in wave propagation?

Back

The medium is the substance through which the wave travels, allowing energy transfer.

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