Waves Lesson 1 Flashcard

Front

A wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate parallel (in the same direction) to the direction of the wave motion is a ...

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longitudinal wave

Front

A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicularly to the direction the wave is traveling is a ...

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transverse wave

Front

What type of mechanical wave is shown in the picture? Options: longitudinal wave, transverse wave, sound wave, electromagnetic wave

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transverse wave

Front

What do we call the part of a longitudinal wave where the particles are being squeezed together?

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compression

Front

Which number represents the wave crest? Options: 1, 2, 3, 4

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4

Front

Which number represents the wave trough? Options: 1, 2, 3, 4

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2

Front

The material or substance through which a wave travels is called a:

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Medium

Front

Which type of wave is this?

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Longitudinal

Front

Which part of a longitudinal wave is where particles become spread apart?

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Rarefaction

Front

A disturbance that travels through a medium from one location to another location is a ...

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mechanical wave