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| − | : '''Mechanical waves''' [[Energy Transfer|transmit energy]] and [[information]] from one place to another without the net transfer of [[mass]]. That means the [[particle]]s don't travel to the destination of the [[wave]] | + | : '''Mechanical waves''' [[Energy Transfer|transmit energy]] and [[information]] from one place to another without the net transfer of [[mass]]. That means the [[particle]]s don't travel to the destination of the [[wave]]. Instead they end up back where they started after the [[wave]] has passed through. |
Some '''mechanical waves''' you should know: | Some '''mechanical waves''' you should know: | ||
*[[Water Wave]]s | *[[Water Wave]]s | ||
Revision as of 16:24, 18 February 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A mechanical wave is wave that passes through a material.
About Mechanical Waves
- Mechanical waves transmit energy by the oscillation of particles.
Some mechanical waves you should know:
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A mechanical wave is wave that passes through matter.
About Mechanical Waves
- Mechanical waves transmit energy and information from one place to another without the net transfer of mass. That means the particles don't travel to the destination of the wave. Instead they end up back where they started after the wave has passed through.
Some mechanical waves you should know: