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What is the difference between longditudinal and transverse waves?

For transverse waves, the oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of travel. For longditudinal waves the oscillations are parallel to the direction of travel.

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Answered by Alexander W. Physics tutor
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what is the difference between an animal cell and a plant cell?

animal cells are also known as eukaryotic cells. The main difference

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Answered by Ridhima J. Biology tutor
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Magnesium has 12 as its atomic number, how many protons does it have?

12 -the proton number of an atom is also its atomic number

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Answered by Jacob J. Chemistry tutor
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What is the doppler effect?

The Doppler effect is caused when waves (such as light or sound waves) are emitted from a moving source which causes an increase or decrease in the wavelength of the emitted wave. This increase or decreas...

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Answered by Jeronimo S. Physics tutor
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What is the difference between the Mercalli and Richter scale?

The Mercalli and Richter scales are both used when measuring the impacts of seismic activity. However, while the Richter scale measures the magnitude of the earthquake (meaning the force of the earthquake...

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