Energy & Waves In Class Practice

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A type of wave where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A type of wave where the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is thermal energy?

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The energy that comes from the temperature of matter, which is the energy of moving particles.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What type of energy is found in gasoline?

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Chemical energy, which is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What are electromagnetic waves?

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Waves that can travel through empty space and do not require a medium.

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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 an example of a transverse wave?

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Light waves and waves on a string.

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What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

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Sound waves.