8.8A and 8.8B Waves Practice

Front

What is transferred in waves?

Back

Energy

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Front

What is the term used to identify the distance between two consecutive points in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the lowest point on a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What type of telescope is used to view celestial objects emitting waves with a frequency of 1.41 x 10^8 Hz?

Back

Microwave telescope

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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Front

What is the term for the top of a wave?

Back

Crest

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Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in waves?

Back

Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Front

What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, while longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of wave travel.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

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