Waves and Information

Waves and Information

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Science

4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transmits energy from one place to another.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave?

Back

The direction in which the vibration occurs.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do we call a material that lets all of the light through?

Back

Transparent.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can light waves travel through a vacuum?

Back

True.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which waves do NOT need a medium to travel?

Back

Electromagnetic waves.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave where the vibration is in the same direction as the wave travels.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave where the vibration is perpendicular to the direction the wave travels.

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