Waves

The highes point of a wave above the line of origin.

• Trough

• Crest

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

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The distance between two consecutive crests.

• Wavelength

• Medium

• Frequency

• LIne of Origin

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the height of the wave.

• Matter

• Wavelength

• Energy

• Amplitude

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A wave that moves matter and vibrates our eardrums so we can hear.

• Seismic waves

• Light waves

• Sound waves

• Water waves

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What type of wave is shown in the picture? (up and down)

• Transverse Wave

• Longitudinal Wave

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What type of wave is shown in the picture?

• Transverse Wave

• Longitudinal Wave

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Transverse waves are made up of.......

• Crests and Troughs

• Compressions and Rarefactions

Which wave has the largest amplitude?

• Green

• Blue

• Red

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The total number of waves produced in one second is called the ________ of the wave.

• Vibration

• Echo

• Frequency

• Amplitude

What happens when you increase the amplitude of a sound?

• It makes the sound travel faster

• It makes the sound louder

• It increases the wavelength of the sound

• It increases the frequency of the sound

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