Mechanical Waves
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a mechanical wave?
Back
A mechanical wave is a disturbance that travels through a medium, transferring energy from one point to another.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of wavelength?
Back
Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is frequency in the context of waves?
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Frequency is the number of complete waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is amplitude?
Back
Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the wave speed equation?
Back
The wave speed (v) is calculated using the equation v = λ x f, where λ is the wavelength and f is the frequency.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a transverse wave?
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A transverse wave is a type of wave where the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a longitudinal wave?
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A longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.
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