Waves

Waves

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a wave carry?

Back

A wave carries energy only.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do waves transport from one place to another?

Back

Waves transport energy, but not matter or particles.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which type of wave can travel through outer space?

Back

Light waves can travel through outer space.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of wave is characterized by oscillations perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse wave.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a wave diagram, which wave has the greatest wavelength?

Back

The wave labeled as 3 has the greatest wavelength.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compressional wave?

Back

A compressional wave is a type of wave where particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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