Waves Flashcard Review

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What is a medium in the context of waves?

Back

A medium is a substance (solid, liquid, or gas) through which mechanical waves travel.

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What happens to the amplitude of a wave when it has more energy?

Back

The amplitude of the wave increases.

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What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light waves when they hit a surface.

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What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between one crest of a wave and the next crest.

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What do waves transfer?

Back

Waves transfer energy.

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What is amplitude?

Back

Amplitude is the height of a wave from its rest position to its crest.

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What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

Back

A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in a given time period.

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How do sound waves travel?

Back

Sound waves travel through a medium, such as air, water, or solids.