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Sound waves can only travel through a medium.
Sound waves can only travel through a medium.
True
Transverse waves move in the same direction as the wave.
Transverse waves move in the same direction as the wave.
False
Electromagnetic waves require a medium to propagate.
Electromagnetic waves require a medium to propagate.
False
Vibrations are the sole cause of waves.
Vibrations are the sole cause of waves.
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Surface waves are a combination of transverse and longitudinal waves.
Surface waves are a combination of transverse and longitudinal waves.
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Study Notes
- This is a two-part video tutorial series on waves, with the first part covering characteristics and properties of waves, and the second part exploring the characteristics of sound waves.
- Waves are caused by vibrations, which are repeated motions produced by back and forth or up and down movements of an object.
- Waves are traveling disturbances that carry energy from one place to another, with or without a medium (substance that carries the wave).
- Waves can be categorized into mechanical waves (require a medium to propagate) and electromagnetic waves (do not require a medium).
- Waves can also be classified based on the direction of motion of vibrating particles: transverse waves (move perpendicular to the direction of the wave), longitudinal waves (move parallel to the direction of the wave), and surface waves (combination of transverse and longitudinal waves).
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Description
Learn about the characteristics and properties of waves and sound waves in this two-part video tutorial series. Explore how vibrations cause waves, the different types of waves, and how they carry energy from one place to another.
