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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 a wave that moves in the same direction as the forward motion wave?

A wave that moves in the same direction as the forward motion wave is called a trailing wave. Trailing waves typically occur behind a moving object, such as a boat or an airplane, and can impact the velocity and energy of the object.


Describe the motion of a buoy when a water wave passes. Does it move the buoy forward?

When a water wave passes, a buoy moves up and down with the wave motion, but it does not move forward with the wave. The buoy remains in the same location and oscillates in response to the passing wave, but it does not travel along with the wave.


In which wave does matter move forward and backwards in the same direction the wave travels?

In a longitudinal wave, matter moves forward and backward in the same direction that the wave travels. This is due to the parallel displacement of particles in the direction of wave propagation. Sound waves are a common example of longitudinal waves.


How is the motion of the particles in the medium different than the motion of the wave?

In a wave, energy is transferred through the medium by the particles vibrating back and forth in place, while the wave itself moves forward. The particles themselves do not move forward with the wave but rather oscillate about their equilibrium positions as the wave passes through.

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What moves forward in waves?

The energy of a wave moves forward with the wave. A wave is moving energy, and the wave carries it in the direction of propagation.


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 type of wave does the snake 's body make as the snake moves forward. explain?

A snake's body make a transverse wave as the snake moves forward.


What is a wave that moves in the same direction as the forward motion wave?

A wave that moves in the same direction as the forward motion wave is called a trailing wave. Trailing waves typically occur behind a moving object, such as a boat or an airplane, and can impact the velocity and energy of the object.


What type of wave does the snake body make as the snake moves?

A snake's body make a transverse wave as the snake moves forward.


What moves forward in a wave while particles in the wave remain in the same place?

Energy. Each particle of water moves around in a circle. Energy moves forward while water particles remain in the same place.


Matter in the medium moves forward and backward what is that called?

A wave.A wave.A wave.A wave.


The wave crest of light waves are to the direction the wave travels?

Perpendicular. Light wave moves forward, the crests move at right angles to the wave


Describe the motion of a buoy when a water wave passes. Does it move the buoy forward?

When a water wave passes, a buoy moves up and down with the wave motion, but it does not move forward with the wave. The buoy remains in the same location and oscillates in response to the passing wave, but it does not travel along with the wave.


Water in a wave move in a what but not very far forward?

Water in a wave moves in a circular motion, with the water particles moving in an orbital path and not moving very far forward as the wave passes through. This movement is a transfer of energy rather than a transfer of water mass.


In which wave does matter move forward and backwards in the same direction the wave travels?

In a longitudinal wave, matter moves forward and backward in the same direction that the wave travels. This is due to the parallel displacement of particles in the direction of wave propagation. Sound waves are a common example of longitudinal waves.


What type of wave do the contractions of the snakes muscles make the snake moves forward?

A transverse wave. The snake moves up and down in a transverse way type of motion....... but it does NOT compress which means it isn't a longitudinal wave. : )Everyone get a Twitter! Fan Bella Thorne... I