Parts of a Wave

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a wave?
Back
A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter, typically characterized by its amplitude, wavelength, and frequency.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
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2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is amplitude in a wave?
Back
Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave, such as the crest or trough, move from their rest position. It is related to the energy of the wave.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is wavelength?
Back
Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as from crest to crest or trough to trough.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is frequency?
Back
Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in a specific amount of time, usually measured in hertz (Hz).
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the crest of a wave?
Back
The crest is the highest point of a wave.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the trough of a wave?
Back
The trough is the lowest point of a wave.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does energy relate to wave frequency?
Back
Higher frequency waves carry more energy compared to lower frequency waves.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
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