1
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Waves can be grouped. We use their…
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Properties to decide their groups
2
Q
Describe the groups waves can be sorted into
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Mechanical or ElectroMagnetic
Transverse or longitudinal
3
Q
What are mechanical waves and give examples
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Require particles to propagate (travel)
Eg Sound, seismic (S&P), tidal (surface)
4
Q
What are EM waves and give examples
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Electromagnetic waves don’t require particles and can therefore travel in a vacuum
Eg microwave, UV, Infrared, x ray, radio, light, gamma
5
Q
All waves…
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TRANSFER ENERGY
(and oscillate)
