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Waves and Light
Term | Definition |
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Wave | A WAVE is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another. |
Medium | A MEDIUM is the material through which a wave travels. |
Longitudinal Wave | In a LONGITUDINAL WAVE, particles move back and forth in the same direction that the wave travels, or parallel to the wave. |
Transverse Wave | In a TRANSVERSE WAVE, particles move perpendicularly to the direction the wave travels. |
Mechanical Wave | A wave that requires a medium through which to travel is called a MECHANICAL WAVE. |
Electromagnetic Wave | An ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE is a disturbance in electric and magnetic fields. |