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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| waves | a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another. |
| mechanical | 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 | Causes the particles in a Medium to move parallel |
| sound wave | Is a longitudinal wave that can travel only through matter |
| amplitude | The maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium. |
| frequency | A number of times the pattern repeats |
| wavelength | the distance. |