Words to Know
Fill in this table as you work through the lesson. You may use the glossary to hel
you.
compress
to press in to make more
chemical potential
energy.
the energy stored in the
of atoms

Distinguish between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave.

Which statement is best supported by the information in the chart? wave y is moving the fastest. wave x is moving the fastest. all of the waves are moving at the same speed. all of the waves have the same value of wavelengths per second.

Suppose a wire with a current is pushed upward by a magnetic field. how would the wire move if the direction of the current reversed? explain your answer.