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What type of waves travel along a spring when it is pushed and pulled?
What type of waves travel along a spring when it is pushed and pulled?
- Longitudinal waves (correct)
- Electromagnetic waves
- Surface waves
- Transverse waves
In a spring, rarefaction is the part where the turns are closer together than their normal positions.
In a spring, rarefaction is the part where the turns are closer together than their normal positions.
False (B)
What does the letter 'C' represent in the figure showing compression and rarefaction?
What does the letter 'C' represent in the figure showing compression and rarefaction?
compression
In a spring, the area where the turns are further apart is known as __________.
In a spring, the area where the turns are further apart is known as __________.
Match the terms with their descriptions:
Match the terms with their descriptions:
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What is sound?
What is sound?
A form of energy that our ears can detect, causing the sensation of hearing.
What are waves?
What are waves?
Vibrations that travel through a medium, carrying energy without direct contact.
What are longitudinal waves?
What are longitudinal waves?
Waves where the particles of the medium vibrate in the same direction as the wave travels.
How does sound travel?
How does sound travel?
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How do we hear sound?
How do we hear sound?
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Longitudinal Wave
Longitudinal Wave
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Spring Wave
Spring Wave
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Compression
Compression
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Rarefaction
Rarefaction
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Normal Position
Normal Position
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