Waves

Front

Which travels faster, light or sound?

Back

Light travels faster than sound.

Front

Waves move ___ through vibrations.

Back

Waves move energy through vibrations.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What does a wave carry from place to place?

Back

A wave carries energy from place to place.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

In longitudinal waves, the parts where the coils are spread apart are called what?

Back

The parts where the coils are spread apart are called rarefactions.

Front

The highest point on a wave is:

Back

The highest point on a wave is called the crest.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

The two main types of waves are mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.