6th Grade Waves Test Review

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What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave where the particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave where the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave.

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What does a wave transfer?

Back

Energy.

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What is frequency measured in?

Back

Hertz (Hz).

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What two characteristics do you need to calculate wave speed?

Back

Wavelength and frequency.

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What is the source that causes a wave to start?

Back

Vibration.

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What is amplitude?

Back

The maximum distance that particles in a wave move from their rest position.

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What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest.

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What is the speed of a wave?

Back

The distance a wave travels in a given amount of time.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.