Module 4 - P11 - Waves 1 Flashcards
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1
Q
Define waves:
A
Waves transfer energy through a medium without transferring matter
2
Q
What are the differences between longitudinal and transverse waves?
A
- Transverse waves have oscillations that are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer
- Longitudinal waves have oscillations that are parallel to the direction of energy transfer