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9 Waves

TermDefinition
Wave A disturbance that transmits energy through matter or space
Transverse Wave A wave in which the particles move up and down.
Longitudinal Wave A wave in which the particles move, back and forth to the direction the wave travels
Electromagnetic Wave A wave that carries energy through matter or empty space
Electromagnetic Spectrum The entire range of electromagnetic waves including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays, and cosmic rays
Sound Wave A mechanical wave transmitted by sound energy through a longitudinal motion of particles of matter in which the wave travels
Light Wave An electromagnetic wave that if visible to the human eye and can travel through matter and empty space
Crest The highest point of a transverse wave
Trough The lowest point of a transverse wave
Rarefaction The region of lower density or pressure in a longitudinal wave
Compression The region of higher density or pressure in a longitudinal wave.
Frequency The number of waves made in a given amount of time
Amplitude The maximum distance of a wave from their rest position
Wave Length The distance between any two corresponding points that are next to each other on a wave
Medium (Media) Any type of matter (solid, liquid or gas) through which a wave travels
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