Wave Vocabulary
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A wave that goes up and down, while the wave itself travels sideways, is known as a ______ wave.
Back
Transverse
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the height of the wave from the midpoint to the crest called?
Back
Amplitude
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The number of wave cycles that pass a given point per unit of time is called ______.
Back
Frequency
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A substance that allows energy to be transferred from one place to another is called a ______.
Back
Medium
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The distance from the crest to crest of a wave, or trough to trough, is known as ______.
Back
Wavelength
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the lowest point of a wave called?
Back
Trough
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of wave moves the medium parallel to the direction of the wave?
Back
Longitudinal
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