Waves and Light

Waves and Light

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Physics

7th - 8th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The amplitude is the maximum height of a wave from its rest position.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do mechanical waves require to travel?

Back

Mechanical waves require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the wavelength when the frequency of a wave increases?

Back

The wavelength decreases.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the equation for wave speed?

Back

Wavespeed (v) = Wavelength x Frequency.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which material does sound travel the fastest?

Back

Sound travels fastest in solids.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a wave?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest.

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