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