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Waves
Question | Answer |
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What are electromagnetic waves? | Generated by an electric field and magnetic field, traveling in one direction. |
What are micro waves? | Form of electromagnetic magnetic radiation. They are used in radar and communications. |
What are light waves? | Composed of electric and magnetic fields, the fields vibrate at the right angle to the direction of movement of the wave. |
What are sound waves? | A wave of compression and rarefaction which sound is then emitted in air. |
What are mechanical waves? | Vibration going through an object traveling from one particle to another. |
What is a longitudinal wave? | The up and down oscillation movement in a wave. |
What is a transverse wave? | The push and pull oscillation movement in a wave. |
What is Potential Energy? | Stored Energy an object has because of it's position. |
What is Kinetic Energy? | Energy which is possessed from being in motion. |
What is Thermal Energy? | The energy responsible for temperature. |