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The back and forth movement of the medium that a wave travels through is parallel to the directional movement of the wave. What type of wave is this?
The wave will diffract as it passes, and the diffracted waves will overlap on the other side.
a longitudinal wave
A longitudinal wave
mechanical
The barrier will absorb some of the wave's energy
A transverse wave
Waves can exist in solids, liquids, and gases.
transverse
A(n) _____________ wave best describes a wave whose direction of travel is perpendicular to the displacement of the medium.
The wave will diffract as it passes, and the diffracted waves will overlap on the other side.
a longitudinal wave
A longitudinal wave
mechanical
The barrier will absorb some of the wave's energy
A transverse wave
Waves can exist in solids, liquids, and gases.
transverse
A surface wave on the ocean's surface is an example of a(n) _____________ wave.
The wave will diffract as it passes, and the diffracted waves will overlap on the other side.
a longitudinal wave
A longitudinal wave
mechanical
The barrier will absorb some of the wave's energy
A transverse wave
Waves can exist in solids, liquids, and gases.
transverse
A wave encounters a barrier with two openings. Which of the following best describes what will happen to the wave as it moves through the two gaps?
The wave will diffract as it passes, and the diffracted waves will overlap on the other side.
a longitudinal wave
A longitudinal wave
mechanical
The barrier will absorb some of the wave's energy
A transverse wave
Waves can exist in solids, liquids, and gases.
transverse
When a wave encounters a large gapless barrier, which of the following describes what will happen?
The wave will diffract as it passes, and the diffracted waves will overlap on the other side.
a longitudinal wave
A longitudinal wave
mechanical
The barrier will absorb some of the wave's energy
A transverse wave
Waves can exist in solids, liquids, and gases.
transverse
What type of wave is a sound wave?
The wave will diffract as it passes, and the diffracted waves will overlap on the other side.
a longitudinal wave
A longitudinal wave
mechanical
The barrier will absorb some of the wave's energy
A transverse wave
Waves can exist in solids, liquids, and gases.
transverse
Choose the most accurate statement:
The wave will diffract as it passes, and the diffracted waves will overlap on the other side.
a longitudinal wave
A longitudinal wave
mechanical
The barrier will absorb some of the wave's energy
A transverse wave
Waves can exist in solids, liquids, and gases.
transverse
What type of wave is a light wave?
The wave will diffract as it passes, and the diffracted waves will overlap on the other side.
a longitudinal wave
A longitudinal wave
mechanical
The barrier will absorb some of the wave's energy
A transverse wave
Waves can exist in solids, liquids, and gases.
transverse
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