Waves Vocabulary

Waves Vocabulary

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the height of a wave from the origin to the crest?

Back

Amplitude

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the bottom of the wave called?

Back

Trough

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the change in direction (bending) of sound waves that occurs when they travel from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass in a given amount of time?

Back

Frequency

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the top of the wave called?

Back

Crest

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the medium through which a wave travels?

Back

Medium

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