Waves

Front

What is the maximum distance the medium vibrates from the rest position?

Back

Amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What property of the wave is represented by the letter 'B'?

Back

Amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What type of wave has compressions and rarefactions?

Back

Longitudinal

Front

What is a disturbance that transfers energy from place to place?

Back

Wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What type of wave is characterized by peaks and troughs?

Back

Transverse

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Front

What is the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What unit is used to measure frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

Trough