Mechanical Waves

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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Waves that need to travel through matter are known as
Back
Mechanical waves
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A high point of a wave is known as a
Back
crest
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A low point of a wave is known as a
Back
trough
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Height of a wave from resting position
Back
amplitude
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The distance between two corresponding parts of a wave is the ____.
Back
wavelength
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The lowest point on a transverse wave is called ____
Back
trough
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"? Options: amplitude, crest, trough, wavelength
Back
amplitude
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
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