What is a transverse wave?
4th g week DEC12-PATTERNS OF WAVE

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A transverse wave is 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 a longitudinal wave?
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A longitudinal wave is 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 do waves transfer?
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Waves transfer energy.
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What is superposition in waves?
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Superposition is the principle that states when two waves meet, they add together to form a new wave.
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What is a wave period?
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The wave period is the time it takes for one complete wave cycle to pass a given point.
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What is a crest in a wave?
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A crest is the highest point of a wave.
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What is a trough in a wave?
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A trough is the lowest point of a wave.
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