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What is the medium through which a water wave in the ocean moves?
The water. More precisely, the water-air surface.
What moves instead of the water in the wave?
In a wave, it is the energy that moves through the water, not the water itself. As the wave travels through the water, the individual water molecules move in a circular motion, transferring energy from one molecule to the next. The water itself does not actually travel with the wave, but instead oscillates in place.
As the energy of a wave moves through the water what happens to the water particles themselves?
As the wave energy passes through the water, the water particles themselves do not move with the wave. Instead, the particles oscillate in a circular motion, transferring energy from one particle to the next. The particles end up returning to their original position after the wave has passed.
Each particle of water in an ocean wave moves in a what?
Circular motion. Each water particle in an ocean wave moves in a circular path as the energy from the wave passes through.
What moves forward in a water wave?
In a water wave, it is the energy that moves forward, causing the water molecules to oscillate in a circular motion. This energy is transmitted through the water but the water molecules themselves do not travel long distances.
What is the medium through which a water wave in the ocean moves?
The water. More precisely, the water-air surface.
What moves instead of the water in the wave?
In a wave, it is the energy that moves through the water, not the water itself. As the wave travels through the water, the individual water molecules move in a circular motion, transferring energy from one molecule to the next. The water itself does not actually travel with the wave, but instead oscillates in place.
As the energy of a wave moves through the water what happens to the water particles themselves?
As the wave energy passes through the water, the water particles themselves do not move with the wave. Instead, the particles oscillate in a circular motion, transferring energy from one particle to the next. The particles end up returning to their original position after the wave has passed.
Each particle of water in an ocean wave moves in a what?
Circular motion. Each water particle in an ocean wave moves in a circular path as the energy from the wave passes through.
What moves forward in a water wave?
In a water wave, it is the energy that moves forward, causing the water molecules to oscillate in a circular motion. This energy is transmitted through the water but the water molecules themselves do not travel long distances.
When a wave moves what happens to the medium?
When a wave moves through a medium, the particles of the medium oscillate back and forth in the direction of the wave's travel. The energy of the wave is transferred through the medium without causing a net movement of the medium itself.
As an energy wave moves through the water what happened still water particles themselves?
As the energy wave moves through the water, the still water particles start to oscillate or move in a circular motion. The particles transfer energy to neighboring particles causing them to also move in a wave-like pattern. This movement is what we perceive as the wave passing through the water.
What happens to a wave as it moves into shallow water?
As a wave moves into shallow water, its speed decreases while its height increases. This is because the wave encounters the ocean floor, causing the wave to drag and become compressed. Ultimately, the wave may break or collapse as it approaches the shoreline.
What happens when a wave moves through a denser medium?
When a wave moves through a denser medium, its speed decreases while its frequency remains constant. The wave will also experience refraction, causing it to change direction as it enters the denser medium. Additionally, the wavelength of the wave will shorten as it moves into the denser medium.
What three things can happen to a wave as it moves through different matterials?
A wave can be absorbed, reflected, or transmitted as it moves through different materials. Absorption occurs when the wave's energy is taken in by the material, reflection happens when the wave bounces off the material's surface, and transmission involves the wave passing through the material.
What happens to the medium as a wave moves through it?
As a wave moves through a medium, the particles within the medium oscillate or vibrate in the direction of the wave propagation. Energy is transferred from one particle to the next, causing a wave pattern to propagate through the medium without the actual particles themselves moving along with the wave.
Why do waves move toward the shore but the leaf floating on the surface of the water does not?
The wave travels through the water without moving the water with it (the water moves but then as the wave passes the water moves back to where it was). The floating leaf stays with the water as the wave passes on its way to the shore.
