What Are Waves?

A _____ is a disturbance that transfers energy from place to place.

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In science, energy is defined as the ability to do work.

• True

• False

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A wave can even travel on a rope.

• False

• True

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The material through which a wave travels is called a ______.

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These act as mediums for waves to travel

• gases

• liquids

• solids

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Waves that require a medium to travel are called a __________ ____.

Not all waves require a medium to travel through

• True

• False

Waves can travel without a medium are called _______________ waves.

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Energy is always required to make a wave.

• False

• True

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How are mechanical waves classified?