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Waves
Drawing (1) (Mechanical Waves ((Wavelength (The distance…
Waves
Electromagnetic Waves
Electromagnetic Waves are transverse waves consisting of changing electric fields and changing magnetic fields
Electromagnetic waves are different from mechanical waves in many ways. Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum and matter, as opposed to mechanical waves which would require a medium.
Mechanical Waves
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Period
The time required for one cycle, a complete motion that returns to its starting point, is called the period.
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Frequency
The number of complete cycles in a given time. Frequency is measured in cycles per second, also known as hertz (Hz).
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