Waves Flashcards by H King | Brainscape

Q

mechanical waves(def)

A

vibration in physical matter (eg sound or water waves)

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electromagnetic waves (7)

A

radio
-microwaves
-infrared
-visible light
-ultra violet
x-ray
-gamma ray

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Q

difference between mechanical and electromagnetic waves

A

electromagnetic waves can travel in a vaccum

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