iubfr Flashcards by Carlos Romero Pastora | Brainscape

Q

Waves

A

The transport of energy without the transport of matter

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Q

P waves / longitudinal waves

A

Shakes the ground back and forth in the same direction and opposite direction.
-They move fast
-sound waves
-needs a medium or material to pass through

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Q

S waves / transverse waves

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-Secondary wave
-moves slowly up and down
-light waves

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