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A disturbance that transfers energy from place is called a wave
Mechanical waves are created when a source of energy causes a medium too Move
The speed of a wave is its wavelength multiplied by its Frequency
The bending of waves due to a change in speed is called Refraction
The bending of waves around the edge of a barrier is known as Diffraction
the interaction between two waves that meat is called Interference
Waves combined to make a wave with a larger amplitude in a process called Constructive interference
When an incoming wave combines with the reflected wave in such a way that the combined wave appears to be standing still the result is a Standing wave
What occurs when vibrations traveling through an object match the objects natural frequency Resonate
How do mechanic waves travel through a medium Energy passes from particle to particle
Mechanical waves are classified according to How they move
Frequency is measured in units called Hertz
I'm going to wave hits the surface through which it cannot pass and bounces back it undergoes Reflection
Waves combined to produce a smaller or zero amplitude wave in a process called Destructive interference
Why do you see lightning from a distant storm before you hear thunder Light travels faster than sound
Compressions and rear fractions are characteristics of what type of wave Longitudinal
The distance between two consecutive crests of a wave is called Wavelength
draw and understand what a complete wave looks like One complete wave equals one Crest and trough
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