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6.P.1
(Energy) Waves - Transverse/Longitudinal - Properties of Waves - Types
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Vibration | The movement of a particle from its resting position. |
| Wavelength | The distance between two crests/troughs or compressions/rarefactions. |
| Mechanical Wave | A wave that requires a medium to travel. |
| Electromagnetic Wave | A wave that does not require a medium to travel. This wave can travel through a vacuum. |
| Sound Wave | A longitudinal wave |