Waves Information & Technology Flashcard

Waves Information & Technology Flashcard

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8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a wave pulse?

Back

A wave pulse is a single disturbance that travels through a medium, creating a temporary change in the medium's properties.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, which includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The crest is the highest point of a wave.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum extent of a wave's displacement from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is frequency in wave terminology?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in a specific amount of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an analog data storage medium?

Back

An analog data storage medium is a device that stores information in a physical form that represents the original signal, such as a cassette tape.

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