Waves

Waves

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The distance between 2 high points (or low points) in a wave.

Back

wavelength

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Mechanical waves that travel through a medium moving back and forth in the same direction the wave travels

Back

Longitudinal wave

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A substance (like solid, liquid or gas) that the energy of a wave can travel through

Back

medium

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The top of something; sometimes called a "peak"

Back

crest

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Disturbance caused by the vibration of movement of objects.

Back

Mechanical wave

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The measurement of highest point (or lowest point) in a wave when compared to resting position.

Back

amplitude

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The state of being squeezed or pressed together.

Back

compression

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