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Mechanical Waves Mechanical Wave

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3 TYPES OF MECHANICAL WAVES:<br />

1) TRANSVERSE - a wave that causes the medium to vibrate at<br />

right angles (perpendicular) to the direction in which the wave<br />

travels.<br />

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Shaking a rope up and down<br />

Crest = highest point from rest position<br />

Trough = lowest point below rest position<br />

http://www.phy.hk/wiki/englishhtm/TwaveA.htm<br />

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