medium

In science, the word medium is often used to describe a material through which waves can pass. For example, sound waves travel at different speeds through air, wood, and water, each of which is a different medium.

Making Waves

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In November 2009, the Explorers investigated the nature of waves.

Current weather

OH - Dayton / Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Overcast, mist, light snow
  • Overcast, mist, light snow
  • Temperature: 30.2 °F / -1 °C
  • Wind: South-Southwest, 8.1 mph
  • Pressure: 1016 hPa
  • Rel. Humidity: 93 %
  • Visibility: 3.2 km
Reported on:
Fri, 02/10/2012 - 14:32