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Give three examples of mechanical waves and identify the medium through which they travel?
There are only two types of mechanical waves: longitudinal waves, and transverse waves..In a longitudinal wave, the waves themselves oscillate, or vibrate, in the same direction as the wave travel. Longitudinal waves are also called compression waves. Sound and seismic P-waves are examples of mechanical longitudinal waves..In a transverse wave, the waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of the wave travel. Ocean waves and seismic S-waves are examples of mechanical transverse waves..See the related links for further information about longitudinal and transverse waves.
Give 3 examples of transverse waves in action?
Light waves propagating through space or transparent mediums. Electromagnetic waves such as radio waves or microwaves. Waves on a string or rope being shaken back and forth.
Describe two ways in which waves travel and give an example of each?
One way waves travel is through a medium, such as water waves traveling through the ocean. Another way is through electromagnetic radiation, with a common example being light waves traveling through space.
Give one example of transverse waves?
One example of transverse waves is a wave on a guitar string vibrating perpendicular to the direction of propagation.
What are three things that give off waves?
Three things that give off waves are the sun (which emits light waves), a radio tower (which emits radio waves), and a cell phone (which emits electromagnetic waves for communication).
