Wave Properties

Wave Properties

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a repeating disturbance or vibration that transfers or moves energy from place to place.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of wave vibrates back and forth parallel to the motion the energy travels?

Back

Longitudinal/Compressional wave.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to energy when the wavelength is longer?

Back

Longer wavelengths equal lower energy.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do all waves have in common?

Back

Waves transfer energy and not matter.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the area called where particles are close together in a compressional wave?

Back

Compression.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the opposite of compression in a compressional wave?

Back

Rarefaction.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is amplitude in relation to waves?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that the particles of a wave's medium move from their rest position.

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