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what do seimmic waves and sound waves have in common
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they are mechanical waves
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what does it mean when a waves amplitude increases
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its carrying more energy
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what medium do seismic waves travel through
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the ground
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what do waves carry from place to place
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energy but not matter
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in a wave what happens to a molecule after it passes energy on to the next molecule
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it returns to its original resting position
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how are electromagnetic waves different from mechanical wave
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electromagnetic waves can travels through empty space mechanical waves can't
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which of the following are electromagnetic waves
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radio waves
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what type of waves carry energy at a right angle to the direction of the energy flow
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transverse waves
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what can you infer about a wave with a short wavelength
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its has a high frequency
