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8 - Mechanical Waves Vocab 2

8 - Mechanical Waves Vocab 2

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a rhythmic disturbance that transfers energy but not matter?

Back

Wave

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which wave would have the higher pitch?

Back

Top wave

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the top of the wave or its highest point called?

Back

Crest

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the size of the disturbance a wave causes in its medium?

Back

Amplitude

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the bottom of the wave or its lowest point called?

Back

Trough

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time?

Back

Frequency

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