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Waves
The study of waves and their properties.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Wave | a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter. |
| Mechanical Wave | a wave that can travel only through matter. |
| Medium | a material in which a wave travels. |
| Transverse wave | a wave in which the disturbance is perpendicular to the direction the wave travels. |
| Longitudinal wave | a wave in which the disturbance is parallel to the direction the wave travels. |
| Sound Wave | a longitudinal wave that can travel only through matter. |