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Waves

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waves a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another
transverse wave is a type of wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate up and down (perpendicular) to the direction in which the wave propagates (travels forward).
examples of transverse waves Light waves Guitar strings Water ripples
amplitude measures a waves energy; height from a point of equilibrium to a crest or trough
high amplitude equals brighter light or louder sound
wavelength distance from crest to crest or trough to trough
lower pitch (bass) longer wavelength of sound
visible light net zero on the electromagnetic spectrum ROYGBIV
purple/violet shortest color wavelength
red longest color wavelength
higher pitch (squeak) longer wavelength of sound
frequency how many waves pass in one second
high frequency More waves packed together. Shorter wavelength.
low frequency Fewer waves pass by. Longer wavelength.
electromagnetic spectrum transverse waves that travel at the speed of light
shortest electromagnetic waves gamma rays
longest electromagnetic waves radio waves
greater amplitude higher energy
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