Part 1: Oscillations and Waves Flashcards by Emer Keeling

Q

What’s a wave?

A

A wave is a disturbance from
equilibrium that travels, or
propagates, from one region
of space to another

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Q

Mechanical Waves

A

Travel through a medium

solid, liquid or gas

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Q

Electromagnetic Waves

A

Able to travel in a vacuum:

Non‐mechanical

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