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What are sound waves?
Sound waves are waves produced by vibrating objects that travel from one place to another through a medium.
What are mechanical waves?
Mechanical waves are waves that require a material medium to travel through.
What are the two types of mechanical waves?
The two types of mechanical waves are transverse waves and longitudinal waves.
How does particle motion differ in transverse waves and longitudinal waves?
In transverse waves, particle motion is perpendicular to the direction of wave motion, while in longitudinal waves, particle motion is parallel to the direction of wave motion.
What is an example of a transverse wave?
An example of a transverse wave is light or the Mexican wave in a stadium.
Test your knowledge on the basics of sound and waves with this quiz! Learn about the production of sound, the travel of sound waves, and the different types of mechanical waves. Challenge yourself to understand the motion of particles and how waves behave in different mediums.
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