Wave Concepts

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6th Grade
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Marge LaPorte
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Wave
Back
A repeating movement (also called a disturbance) that transfers energy from place to place. Waves do not transport matter (solids, liquids, gases). Waves are produced by vibration.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Medium
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The type of matter that a wave travels through. This could be a solid, liquid, gas, or a combination.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Crest
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The high point on the wave.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Amplitude
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The measurement from the center of the wave to the trough or from the center of the wave to the crest. The center of the wave is also known as its resting position.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Frequency
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The number of waves that pass a fixed point in a second.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Disturbance
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Another term for the repeating movement in a wave.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Low frequency sound waves
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Sound waves with a low frequency produce low-pitched sounds.
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