Understanding Waves: A Grade 6 Guide

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Wave

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Disturbance that transfers energy

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Medium

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Substance waves travel through

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Transverse Wave

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Moves perpendicular to wave direction

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Longitudinal Wave

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Moves parallel to wave direction

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Crest

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Highest point of a wave

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Trough

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Lowest point of a wave

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Wavelength

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Distance between two crests

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Frequency

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Number of waves per second

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Amplitude

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Height of the wave

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Sound Waves

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Longitudinal waves in air