Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves

Front

What is the name of the matter through which a wave travels?

Back

Medium

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel?

Back

Mechanical Wave

Front

True or False: All electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed - the speed of light.

Back

True

Front

Empty space is also known as a '______'.

Back

vacuum

Front

True or False: Mechanical waves can travel in space.

Back

False

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or 186,282 miles per second).

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Mechanical waves and Electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is an example of a mechanical wave?

Back

Sound wave.

Front

What is an example of an electromagnetic wave?

Back

Light wave.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

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