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2 circles with an overlap. The left circled is labeled Longitudinal Wave with further labels parallel motion, like moving a spring up and down. The right circle is labeled Transverse Wave with further labels perpendicular motion, like moving a spring back and forth. In the overlap are labels particles only move a small amount, particles do not move with the wave.

“Parallel” and “Perpendicular” are switched.

The spring descriptions of motion are switched.

Particles travel along the wave in longitudinal waves.

Particles move long distances in transverse waves.

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Natalia is studying a wave produced in her magnetics lab. This wave can move through the empty space in a vacuum and carries a lot of energy.What wave is Natalia most likely studying?

a sound wave

an ocean wave

a gamma ray

an earthquake shock wave

Augie created this chart about the two kinds of waves.Which best labels the chart?

Title 1 is “Longitudinal Waves,” and Title 2 is “Transverse Waves.”

Title 1 is “Transverse Waves,” and Title 2 is “Longitudinal Waves.”

Title 1 is “Electromagnetic Waves,” and Title 2 is “Mechanical Waves.”

Title 1 is “Mechanical Waves,” and Title 2 is “Electromagnetic Waves.”

What is the motion of the particles in this kind of wave?

The particles will move up and down over large areas.

The particles will move up and down over small areas.

The particles will move side to side over small areas.

The particles will move side to side over large areas.

A scientist is studying a shock wave from an earthquake. What kind of wave is being studied?

an electromagnetic wave

a gamma ray

a radio wave

a mechanical wave

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