Parts of a Wave
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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a wave?
Back
A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two main types of waves?
Back
The two main types of waves are transverse waves and longitudinal waves.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a transverse wave?
Back
A transverse wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a longitudinal wave?
Back
A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is wavelength?
Back
Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is amplitude?
Back
Amplitude is the maximum distance that the points of a wave move from their rest position.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a crest in a wave?
Back
A crest is the highest point of a wave.
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