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mechanical wave
a wave that is in oscillation of matter, and therefore transfers energy through the material.
Sound wave
produced by vibrating objects. Travels through a medium from point A to point B
light radiates from?
A source in waves
What are the parts of a light wave
electric and magnetic`
what is light called
electromagnetic radiation
what energy is on the right of the visible spectrum
lower in frequency and longer in wavelength than visible light
What energy is on the left of the visible spectrum
Energy high in frequency and lower in wavelength than visible light
infrared waves
not hot and cannot be felt. shorter wavelengths
visible light
wavelengths visible to most human eyes
x rays
high frequency waves between ultraviolet radiation and gamma rays
microwave
considered to overlap with the highest frequency (shortest wavelength) radio waves.
seismic waves
vibration caused by earthquakes, explosion, or any similar energetic source
P-wave
fastest of all 3 with a slight vibration
S-wave
second fastest and causes more damage than the primary
surface waves
slowest waves causing the most damage.
