Catch the Waves Study Guide

Front

The basic motion of a wave is:

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oscillatory

Front

True or False: Waves carry energy.

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True

Front

The word for the measured height of a wave is:

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Amplitude

Front

The measured distance of a wave from one point to the same point on the next wave is called:

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Wavelength

Front

An object on a wave has no net motion. What does this mean?

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The object is stationary.

Front

Based on the table, how many wavelengths of wave "D" can fit in 1 wavelength of "B"?

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1

Front

6B. These waves have...

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high frequency

Front

6C. If a rubber duck was placed on these waves, how would the motion of the duck be the same?

Back

The duck would move up and down with the waves.

Front

If a rubber duck was placed on these waves, how would the motion of the duck be different?

Back

The duck would move up and down with the waves.

Front

The ability to do work.

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Energy