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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?
transverse
mechanical
The barrier will absorb some of the wave's energy
A seismic wave
Waves can exist in solids, liquids, and gases.
A transverse wave
a longitudinal wave
compression
An earthquake can cause which type of wave?
transverse
mechanical
The barrier will absorb some of the wave's energy
A seismic wave
Waves can exist in solids, liquids, and gases.
A transverse wave
a longitudinal wave
compression
Choose the most accurate statement:
transverse
mechanical
The barrier will absorb some of the wave's energy
A seismic wave
Waves can exist in solids, liquids, and gases.
A transverse wave
a longitudinal wave
compression
A(n) _____________ wave best describes a wave whose direction of travel is perpendicular to the displacement of the medium.
transverse
mechanical
The barrier will absorb some of the wave's energy
A seismic wave
Waves can exist in solids, liquids, and gases.
A transverse wave
a longitudinal wave
compression
What type of wave is a light wave?
transverse
mechanical
The barrier will absorb some of the wave's energy
A seismic wave
Waves can exist in solids, liquids, and gases.
A transverse wave
a longitudinal wave
compression
A longitudinal wave is also known as a(n) _________________ wave.
transverse
mechanical
The barrier will absorb some of the wave's energy
A seismic wave
Waves can exist in solids, liquids, and gases.
A transverse wave
a longitudinal wave
compression
A surface wave on the ocean's surface is an example of a(n) _____________ wave.
transverse
mechanical
The barrier will absorb some of the wave's energy
A seismic wave
Waves can exist in solids, liquids, and gases.
A transverse wave
a longitudinal wave
compression
When a wave encounters a large gapless barrier, which of the following describes what will happen?
transverse
mechanical
The barrier will absorb some of the wave's energy
A seismic wave
Waves can exist in solids, liquids, and gases.
A transverse wave
a longitudinal wave
compression
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