Waves in Mediums

Waves in Mediums

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Physics

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the medium in the context of waves?

Back

The medium is the substance through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

High frequency waves have low wavelengths, and low frequency waves have high wavelengths.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is sound?

Back

Sound is a type of wave that travels through a medium, created by vibrating objects.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does sound travel through different states of matter?

Back

Sound travels fastest in solids, slower in liquids, and slowest in gases.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does opaque mean?

Back

Opaque means you cannot see through it; the light is absorbed.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does translucent mean?

Back

Translucent means you can see through it a little because light is transmitted but scattered.

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