Mechanical Waves Flashcard

Front

What do mechanical waves need in order to travel?

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Medium

Front

Example of a medium through which mechanical waves can travel: Vacuum, Space, Air, Light

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Air

Front

What are sound waves examples of?

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Mechanical waves

Front

Through which medium does sound travel faster?

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Water

Front

Which part of the sound wave is associated with the height of the wave?

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Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

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Frequency

Front

What causes an echo to occur?

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A sound wave is reflected off of a barrier

Front

What is a barrier in the context of sound waves?

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Anything a wave might encounter that causes a change in the behavior of the wave

Front

Both bats and dolphins use echolocation to find their way around. Would the bat or dolphin hear the sound first?

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Dolphin

Front

A wave with a SHORTER wavelength has _________ energy than one with a longer wavelength.

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