Waves-8th Grade Physical Science

Maximum distance a wave varies from its rest position

• integer
• amplititude
• wave length
• friction

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

• competition
• compression
• crest
• diffraction

The highest point on a transverse wave

• compression
• amplitude
• crest
• refraction

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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

• crest
• trough
• refraction
• diffraction

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.

• seismic wave
• electromagnetic wave
• amplitude wave
• crest wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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

• amplitude
• crest
• frequence
• friction

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

unit of measurement for frequency

• joule
• hertz
• amplitude
• watt

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

The combination of two or more waves that results in a single wave

• interference
• inference
• joule
• joke

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

a wave that moves back and forth parallel to the direction that it is travelling

• transverse wave
• seismic wave
• longitudinal wave
• mechanical wave

energy that travles through matter (medium); examples include sound waves, ocean waves, and earthquake waves

• mechanical wave
• longitudinal wave
• rarefaction wave
• diffraction wave

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