P5.1.1 - Waves and their Properties Flashcards

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1
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What is a wave?

A

An oscillation that transfers energy

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What are sound and water waves examples of?

A

Mechanical waves

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3
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What is a mechanical wave?

A

Waves which need a medium (matter) to go through

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4
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What are the two types of waves a wave can be?

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Longitudinal and Transverse

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