Waves

Waves

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Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-PS4-5, HS-PS4-1, HS-PS4-3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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.

Tags

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.

Tags

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.

Tags

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.

Tags

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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