Mechanical waves, part 2

Mechanical waves, part 2

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Waves that must have a medium to travel through are called ___

Back

mechanical waves

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Sound waves with a low amplitude would sound ___

Back

quiet

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Sound travels fastest through ________________________ .

Back

solid

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Frequency is measured in:

Back

Hertz

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the 'c' on the diagram represent?

Back

amplitude

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of a mechanical wave?

Back

A mechanical wave is a wave that requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

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