Waves Review

Waves Review

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Science

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The distance between 2 corresponding parts of a wave (example- crest to crest) is its _____________________

Back

wavelength

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Any material that a wave travels through is called a _____________________.

Back

medium

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What kind of wave is characterized by particle motion being parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

compressional wave

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What kind of wave is characterized by particle motion being perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

transverse wave

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The number of complete waves that pass a point in a given time is called its _____________________.

Back

frequency

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position is called its _____________________.

Back

amplitude

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The formula for wave velocity is _____________________.

Back

wave velocity = frequency x wavelength

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