Waves
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a transverse wave?
Back
A type of wave where the particle movement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, such as light waves.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compressional wave?
Back
A type of wave where the particle movement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation, such as sound waves.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is destructive interference?
Back
When two waves meet and combine to produce a wave of lesser amplitude, often canceling each other out.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is constructive interference?
Back
When two waves meet and combine to produce a wave of greater amplitude.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is reflection in terms of waves?
Back
The bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface that does not absorb the wave's energy.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is refraction?
Back
The bending of a wave as it passes from one medium to another, due to a change in speed.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
Back
The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, radio waves, and X-rays.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-3
NGSS.HS-PS4-4
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