Understanding Waves for Grade 8

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Wave

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A disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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Medium

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Material through which a wave travels.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Transverse Wave

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Wave with oscillations perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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Longitudinal Wave

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Wave with oscillations parallel to the direction of energy transfer.

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Amplitude

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Maximum displacement from the rest position.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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Wavelength (λ)

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Distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

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Frequency (f)

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Number of waves passing a point per second. Measured in Hertz

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Hertz (Hz)

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Unit of frequency, equivalent to one cycle per second.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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Wave Speed (v)

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Speed at which a wave travels through a medium.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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wave speed = ? x frequency

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Wavelength