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Waves/light
Waves/light study cards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Wave | A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another. |
| Medium | The material through which a wave travels. |
| Longitudinal Wave | Particles move back and forth in the same direction that the wave travels, or parallel to the wave. |
| Transverse Wave | Particles move perpendicularly to the direction the wave travels. |
| Mechanical Wave | Can travel through more than one medium. |
| Electromagnetic Wave | A disturbance in electric and magnetic fields. |