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waves that use matter to transfer energy
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mechanical wave
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rhythmic disturbance that carries energy
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wave
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wave in which matter in the medium moves in the same direction as the wave
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compressional wave
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example of a compressional wave
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sound wave
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example of a mechanical wave
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water wave
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the matter in the medium moves up and down or back and forth at right angles to the direction the wave travels
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transverse wave
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waves that do not require matter to carry energy
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electromagnetic wave
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ripples on the surface of a pond
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mechanical wave
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the matter through which a mechanical wave travels
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medium
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vibration of vocal chords creates this
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sound wave
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