Wave Types - Longitudinal and Transverse

Wave Types - Longitudinal and Transverse

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Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
HS-PS4-3, MS-PS4-1, HS-PS4-1

+3

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave where the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation, such as sound waves.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave where the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, such as light waves.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

Back

Sound.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a transverse wave?

Back

Light.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a mechanical wave?

Back

A wave that requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an electromagnetic wave?

Back

A wave that can travel through a vacuum and does not require a medium, such as light.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is transferred in a wave?

Back

Energy.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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