Match the term to the correct definition

movement that is like a T

a type of wave that transfers energy where the particles in the medium move perpendicular to the direction in which the energy is traveling

transfers energy from one location to another

a type of wave that transfers energy where the particles in the medium move parallel to the direction in which the energy is traveling

movement that is back and forth like an equal sign =

the terms

wave

parallel movement

perpendicular movement

transverse wave

longitudinal wave

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Cade Walter

15 February, 02:29

Match the term to the correct definition

movement that is like a T

a type of wave that transfers energy where the particles in the medium move perpendicular to the direction in which the energy is traveling

transfers energy from one location to another

a type of wave that transfers energy where the particles in the medium move parallel to the direction in which the energy is traveling

movement that is back and forth like an equal sign =

the terms

wave

parallel movement

perpendicular movement

transverse wave

longitudinal wave

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Irene Walton · Answer 1

Mechanical Waves are waves which propagate through a material medium (solid, liquid, or gas) at a wave speed which depends on the elastic and inertial properties of that medium. There are two basic types of wave motion for mechanical waves: longitudinal waves and transverse waves. The animations below demonstrate both types of wave and illustrate the difference between the motion of the wave and the motion of the particles in the medium through which the wave is travelling.