All Waves Transfer Energy and Information Without a Transferring Matter Flashcards by Verity Russell | Brainscape

Q

What do all waves do in the direction they’re travelling?

A

Carry and transfer energy

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What is an example of this?

Transfer energy

A

Microwaves in an oven warm things up - energy is transferred to the food being cooked

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What can sound waves make things do?

A

Vibrate or move

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What is an example of this?

Sound waves

A

Loud bangs can start avalanches

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What can waves also be used as?

A

Signals to transfer information from one place to another

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What is an example of this? (Transfer info)

A

Light in optical fibres

Radio waves travelling through air

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