types of waves Flashcards
1
Q
what are waves
A
carriers of energy through matter or space
2
Q
what is a mechanical wave
A
a wave that requires a medium to travel
3
Q
what are electromagnetic waves
A
waves that can travel through space because they consist of electric and magnetic fields
4
Q
How do transverse waves travel in relation to the motion of a wave
A
perpindicular
5
Q
How do longitudinal waves travel in relation to the motion of a wave
A
parallel
