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WAVES

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3 Types of Waves

Transverse

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Longitudinal

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Surface

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Transverse Waves

A wave in which particles of the medium move in a direction perpendicular to the direction that the wave moves

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Longitudinal Waves

A wave in which particles of the medium move in a direction parallel to the direction that the wave moves

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Surface Waves

A wave in which particles of the medium undergo a circular motion.

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Characteristics of a Transverse Wave

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Crest:

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Trough:

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Amplitude:

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Wavelength:

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Frequency:

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Characteristics of a Longitudinal Wave

Wavelength

Compression

Expansion

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What Type of Wave?

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What Type of Wave?

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What Type of Wave?

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What Type of Wave?

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Open your Frayer Model from last class and Fill out Slide 2 based on the information you learned today.