TEKS CHECK 6.8 Review

Front

What is a wave that moves the medium in a direction parallel to the direction in which the wave travels?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What is the lowest part of a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What type of energy does a huge boulder at the top of a hill have?

Back

Gravitational Potential Energy

Front

In a longitudinal wave, what are the parts where the coils are close together called?

Back

Compressions

Front

Where is the potential energy the greatest in a system?

Back

At the highest point (A)

Front

What is the highest part of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

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

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Wavelength

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

What is the term for the parts of a longitudinal wave where the coils are spread apart?

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Rarefactions

Front

What is the energy of motion called?

Back

Kinetic Energy