Properties of Waves

Properties of Waves

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Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS4-1, MS-PS4-2

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two main types of mechanical waves?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, related to the energy of the wave.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

In transverse waves, the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, while in longitudinal waves, the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a sound wave?

Back

A sound wave is a longitudinal mechanical wave that travels through matter, such as air, liquids, or solids.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an electromagnetic wave?

Back

An electromagnetic wave is a type of wave that does not require a medium to travel and can propagate through a vacuum.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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