Waves

If a spring is wiggled ​​ (a)    the amplitude of the waves that form is ​ (b)   . This is because the amount of ​ (c)   of the wave is large.

• Quickly
• large
• energy

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Match the following to their amplitude level.

• high

• 
• low

• 
• high

• 
• high

• 
• low

• 

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Does a surfing wave have a long or short wavelength?

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Does a dog whistle have a long or short wavelength?

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Which are examples of wave interactions?

• An orchestra playing

• A spring moving back and forth

• Noise cancelling headphones

• Tuning a piano to the correct notes

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Label the parts of a wave.

a

d

c

b

Wavelength

Trough

Crest

Amplitude

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What happens when similar waves combine?

• The amplitude gets smaller

• The amplitude gets larger

• The amplitude cancels out

• The wavelength gets bigger

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Draw a wave with a low amplitude and a long wavelength

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What is the top part of a wave called?

• Top

• Crest

• Trough

• Bump

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Explain what happens when waves that are opposite interact with one another.