Unit 7: Waves Vocabulary Flashcards

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Wave

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a vibration or disturbance in space

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Waves transfer ___________ without transferring _______

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energy, matter

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electromagnetic wave

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wavelength

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the distance between the reoccurring peaks or compressions of a wave

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mechanical wave

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amplitude

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measures how tall the wave is

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examples of mechanical waves

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sound

string or spring

water

earthquake

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seismic wave

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crest

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trough

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