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What is transverse wave

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oscillation is perpendicular to direction of travel
eg-light

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what is longitudinal wave

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oscillation is parallel to direction of travel
eg- sound

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time period

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time for one oscillation to pass a point

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What makes a sound

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Vibration passes between particles in a medium

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what happens when a wave is transmitted

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A wave is sent out

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What are P waves

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Longitudinal
Travel through solids and liquids

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What are S waves

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transverse
only travel through solids

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