FOSS Waves - Inv. 1

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

The trough is the lowest point of a wave, opposite to the crest.

Front

What is the definition of wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Front

How do longitudinal waves move?

Back

Longitudinal waves move in the same direction as the wave is traveling.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave, such as the crest or trough, move from their rest position.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What is the relationship between nodes and wavelength in a standing wave?

Back

The distance between two adjacent nodes is half the wavelength.

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Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

The crest is the highest point of a wave, opposite to the trough.

Front

What is the formula to calculate wavelength in a standing wave?

Back

Wavelength = 2 x distance between adjacent nodes.

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Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, while longitudinal waves move parallel to the direction of wave travel.

Front

What is the velocity of a wave?

Back

Velocity is the speed at which a wave travels through a medium.

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Front

What happens to the amplitude of a wave as energy increases?

Back

As energy increases, the amplitude of the wave also increases.