WAVES 4th GRADE

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What is a wave?

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

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What does amplitude measure in a wave?

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Amplitude measures the height of the wave from its rest position to its crest or trough.

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What is the crest of a wave?

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The crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is the trough of a wave?

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The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What does wavelength refer to?

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

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

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How does a wave change direction?

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A wave changes direction when it goes from one medium to another.

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What is a medium in the context of waves?

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A medium is the material through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid substances.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

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What is a sound wave?

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A sound wave is a type of wave that travels through a medium (like air) and is caused by vibrating objects.

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