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If we knew that energy was being transmitted from one
Chapter 5, Problem 22Q(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 22Q
If we knew that energy was being transmitted from one place to another, how might we determine whether the energy was being carried by particles (material bodies) or by waves?
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QUESTION:
Problem 22Q
If we knew that energy was being transmitted from one place to another, how might we determine whether the energy was being carried by particles (material bodies) or by waves?
ANSWER:
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The difference between particle and wave energy transfer is that particles must travel in a straight line from one point to another to transfer energy, whereas waves can diffract around barriers.