Waves

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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a transverse wave?
Back
A transverse wave is a type of wave where the disturbance moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a longitudinal wave?
Back
A longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the disturbance moves parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In a transverse wave, how does the disturbance move in relation to the wave?
Back
In a transverse wave, the disturbance moves side to side while the wave moves perpendicular to that disturbance.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In a longitudinal wave, how does the disturbance move in relation to the wave?
Back
In a longitudinal wave, both the disturbance and the wave move in the same direction.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a transverse wave?
Back
An example of a transverse wave is a wave on a string or electromagnetic waves.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a longitudinal wave?
Back
An example of a longitudinal wave is a sound wave.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the key characteristics of transverse waves?
Back
Transverse waves have crests and troughs, and the energy moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave.
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