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Waves Spiral Review

Waves Spiral Review

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Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the wireless method of sending information that uses radio waves?

Back

WiFi

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of waves NEED a medium to travel?

Back

Mechanical waves

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In what type of wave does the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave?

Back

Longitudinal wave

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelengths called?

Back

Radio waves

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which type of light is more likely to damage the material: gamma rays or X-rays?

Back

Neither type of light is likely to damage the material because the material does not take in energy from either the X-ray light or the gamma ray light.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between mechanical and electromagnetic waves?

Back

Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through, while electromagnetic waves do not.

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