Science Waves

Define Vibration

• The lowest point of a transverse wave.
• A repeated back and forth or up and down motion.
• A wave that requires a medium through which to travel.
• A form of energy that can travel through outer space.

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Define Trough

• A repeated back and forth or up and down motion.
• The highest point of a transverse wave.
• A wave that requires a medium through which to travel.
• The lowest point of a transverse wave.

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Define Crest

• A repeated back and forth or up and down motion.
• A form of energy that can travel through outer space.
• The highest point of a transverse wave.
• The lowest point of a transverse wave.

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Define mechanical wave

• A wave that requires a medium through which to travel.
• A form of energy that can travel though outer space.
• A repeated back and forth or up and down motion.
• The highest point of a transverse wave.

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Define electromagnetic wave.

• A wave that requires a medium through which to travel.
• A form of energy that can travel through outer space.
• The lowest point of a transverse wave.
• A wave that requires a medium through which to travel.

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The main job of a wave is to_______

• Carry energy
• Carry water
• Become invisible
• Carry sound

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An Echo can be described as an example of _______________________

• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Resonance
• Reflection

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The unit for measuring loudness is the ___________________

• Hertz
• Decibel
• Mililiters
• Cm/sec

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The material through which a wave travels is ____________________________

• Medium
• Trough
• Crest
• Wavelenght

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The number of complete wavelengths that pass a point in a given time.

• Frequency
• Amplitude
• Medium
• Crest

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