Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

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Physics

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Electromagnetic waves are ______ waves

Back

Transverse

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Amplitude is determined by the amount of _______ in the wave

Back

Energy

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When a pulse is sent along a line it is called a _______ wave.

Back

Longitudinal

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which direction do transverse waves travel?

Back

all 3 ways

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A Longitudinal wave is also known as a ______ wave

Back

Compression

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of a transverse wave?

Back

A wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

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