Wave Properties
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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compressional wave?
Back
A type of wave where particles of the medium move back and forth in the same direction as the wave travels.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is compression in a wave?
Back
The area in a compressional wave where particles are close together.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is rarefaction in a wave?
Back
The area in a compressional wave where particles are farther apart.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Do mechanical waves require a medium to travel?
Back
Yes, mechanical waves require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to transmit energy.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a transverse wave?
Back
A type of wave where particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction the wave travels.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a longitudinal wave?
Back
A wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can mechanical waves be both transverse and longitudinal?
Back
Yes, mechanical waves can be both transverse and longitudinal.
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