modeling waves through various mediums

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What are regions of high density in a longitudinal wave called?

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Condensations

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In which medium does sound travel fastest?

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Solid

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What characteristic of sound waves allows geologists to learn about rock layers beneath the Earth's surface?

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Sound waves can travel through and reflect off rock layers.

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What are regions of low density in a longitudinal wave called?

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Rarefactions

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What is the term for energy waves bouncing off the surface of an object?

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Reflection

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What is the definition of a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

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Longitudinal waves have oscillations in the same direction as the wave travels, while transverse waves have oscillations perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.

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What is refraction in the context of waves?

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Refraction is the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another due to a change in speed.

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What is absorption in wave behavior?

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Absorption is the process by which a wave's energy is taken up by the medium it travels through, reducing the wave's amplitude.

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What is the medium in the context of wave propagation?

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The medium is the substance through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.