Waves

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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a wave?
Back
A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter, typically characterized by oscillations or vibrations.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are mechanical waves?
Back
Mechanical waves are waves that require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through, such as sound waves and ocean waves.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the crest of a wave?
Back
The crest is the highest point of a wave.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the trough of a wave?
Back
The trough is the lowest point of a wave.
5.
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What is wavelength?
Back
Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is amplitude?
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Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, indicating the wave's energy.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?
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In transverse waves, the oscillation is perpendicular to the direction of wave travel (e.g., light waves), while in longitudinal waves, the oscillation is parallel to the direction of wave travel (e.g., sound waves).
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