waves. what is a wave? longitudinal wave transverse wave
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Waves
What is a Wave?
Longitudinal Wave
Transverse Wave
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What does a wave carry? a)Energy b)Matterc) Particles d)Atoms
Mechanical Waves
Electromagnetic Waves
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A transverse wave travels _______ to the direction of the wave’s motion. a) at various angles b) longitudinal c) paralleld) perpendicular
Amplitude and Energy
Transverse vs Longitudinal Amplitude/Energy
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A wave’s energy is related to its:a)Wavelengthb)Frequencyc) Amplituded)Length
Electromagnetic Spectrum
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The electromagnetic spectrum is based ona) Amplitudeb)Frequencyc) The line of origind)Wavelength
Frequency
Frequency and Wavelength’s Relationship