Waves and Wave Properties

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What does a wave carry from place to place?

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energy

Front

The highest point on a transverse wave is the

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crest

Front

The lowest point on a transverse wave is the

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trough

Front

The number of waves that pass somewhere in a second is:

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frequency

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A wave that can travel through matter and empty space is a:

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electromagnetic wave

Front

What kind of wave is this?

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transverse

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Waves that require a material to travel through are called

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mechanical waves

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This picture is an example of which type of wave?

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compression wave

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#1 refers to the

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wavelength

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#2 refers to the

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trough