Longitudinal Waves

Longitudinal Waves

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Physics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A type of wave where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do we call the part of a compressional wave that is spread apart?

Back

Rarefaction

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the distance between two identical parts on a wave, such as from one compression to the next?

Back

Wavelength

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do all waves carry?

Back

Energy

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the part of the wave where the particles are close together?

Back

Compression

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a longitudinal wave, what are the parts where the coils are close together called?

Back

Compressions

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The maximum distance that the particles of the medium move from their rest position.

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