Waves-8th Grade Physical Science

Waves-8th Grade Physical Science

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Physics

KG - University

Hard

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Eliana Jang

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Maximum distance a wave varies from its rest position

Back

amplititude

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

part of a longitudinal wave where the wave pushes matter closer together

Back

compression

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The highest point on a transverse wave

Back

crest

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A change in the direction of a wave when the wave finds an obstacle or an edge, such as an opening
Bending of waves around a barrier

Back

diffraction

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A form of energy that can travel through empty space as well as through matter, includes visible light, radio waves, X rays, and many other wavelengths.

Back

electromagnetic wave

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many waves can pass a given point per second, measured in Hertz (Hz)?

Back

frequence

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

unit of measurement for frequency

Back

hertz

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