Mechanical Waves
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Physics
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11th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a mechanical wave?
Back
A mechanical wave is a disturbance that travels through a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) and requires a medium to propagate.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a transverse wave?
Back
A transverse wave is a type of mechanical wave where the particles of the medium move perpendicularly to the direction of the wave's travel.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a longitudinal wave?
Back
A longitudinal wave is a type of mechanical wave where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the crest of a wave?
Back
The crest is the highest point of a wave.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the trough of a wave?
Back
The trough is the lowest point of a wave.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate the speed of a wave?
Back
The speed of a wave can be calculated using the formula: Speed = Frequency x Wavelength.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a wave has a frequency of 50 Hz and a wavelength of 10 m, what is its speed?
Back
The speed of the wave is 500 m/s.
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