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Mr. Biando's Lab
Mr. Biando's Lab - Nature of Waves
| Definition | Term |
|---|---|
| A wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate in an up and down motion. | Transverse Wave |
| A wave that does not require a medium to travel through. | Electromagnetic Wave |
| The lowest point between each crest of the wave. | Trough |
| A substance through which a wave can travel. | Medium |
| A wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate back and forth along the path that the wave moves. | Longitudinal Wave |
| Any Disturbance that transmits energy through matter and space. | Wave |
| The highest point of a transverse wave. | Crest |
| A wave that requires a medium through which to travel. | Mechanical Wave |
| The part of the wave that is spread apart. | Rarefaction |
| The part of the wave that is squeezed together. | Compression |