Wave Motion | Waves
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is wave motion?
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Wave motion is the transfer of energy through a medium (like air, water, or solid) without the permanent displacement of the particles of the medium.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is frequency?
Back
Frequency is the number of complete waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time, measured in Hertz (Hz).
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is amplitude?
Back
Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is wavelength?
Back
Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two main types of waves?
Back
The two main types of waves are longitudinal waves and transverse waves.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a longitudinal wave?
Back
A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's propagation, such as sound waves.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a transverse wave?
Back
A transverse wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's propagation, such as light waves.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
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