A wave in which the particle displacement is parallel to the wave motion is called a(n) ______________ wave

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longitudinal

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Wave Characteristics: The wavelength of an electromagnetic wave is 600 nm. What is its frequency? (c = 3.0 × 108 m/s)

A. 200 × 1012 Hz B. 300 × 1012 Hz C. 400 × 1012 Hz D. 500 × 1012 Hz E. 600 × 1012 Hz

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Explain why stars form only in molecular clouds, the coldest, densest parts of the interstellar medium

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