Sound waves
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a sound wave?
Back
A sound wave is a type of mechanical wave that travels through a medium (like air, water, or solids) by vibrating particles.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a crest in a wave?
Back
A crest is the highest point of a wave.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a trough in a wave?
Back
A trough is the lowest point of a wave.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is wavelength?
Back
Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is amplitude?
Back
Amplitude is the maximum distance that the particles of a medium move from their rest position when a wave passes through.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?
Back
In transverse waves, the particle movement is perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, while in longitudinal waves, the particle movement is parallel to the direction of wave travel.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a longitudinal wave?
Back
Sound waves are an example of longitudinal waves.
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