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waves

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Mechanical   is a wave that is not capable of transmitting its energy through a vacuum.  
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Electromagnetic   of or relating to the interrelation of electric currents or fields and magnetic fields.  
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transverve   situated or extending across something.  
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compresional   a longitudinal wave (as a sound wave) propagated by the elastic compression of the medium —called also compression wave.  
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rarefraction   is the reduction of an item's density, the opposite of compression  
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wave   a long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore.  
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crest   A crest is a point on the wave where the displacement of the medium is at a maximum.  
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amplitude   the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.  
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base line   a minimum or starting point used for comparisons  
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trough   A point on the wave is a trough if the displacement of the medium at that point is at a minimum.  
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wave length   the distance between successive crests of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave.  
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reflected   (of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it.  
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absorbed   Matter can capture electromagnetic radiation and convert the energy of a photon to internal energy. This process is called absorption. Energy is transferred from the radiation field to the absorbing species.  
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transmitted   cause (something) to pass on from one place or person to another.  
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opaque   not able to be seen through; not transparent.  
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translucent   allowing light, but not detailed images, to pass through; semitransparent.  
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transparent   allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.  
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compression   the action of compressing or being compressed.  
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nuclear reactions   a change in the identity or characteristics of an atomic nucleus that results when it is bombarded with an energetic particle, as in fission, fusion, or radioactive decay.  
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opaque   not able to be seen through; not transparent.  
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reflect   (of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it  
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transmit   cause (something) to pass on from one place or person to another.  
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absorb   take in or soak up (energy, or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action, typically gradually.  
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