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Waves
The study of waves and their properties
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Waves | Is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another. |
| Mechanical wave | is a wave that travels only through matter |
| Medium | A material in which a wave travels is called a Medium |
| transverse wave | Is a wave in which the disturbance is perpendicular |
| Longitudinal wave | Causes the particles in a Medium to move parallel |
| sound wave | Is a longitudinal wave that can travel only through matter |