8th Science Unit 7 Vocabulary

Front

What is interference in waves?

Back

Interference is when two or more waves meet and combine, resulting in a new wave pattern.

Front

What are the three smallest bones in the human body?

Back

The three smallest bones in the body, found in the ear, are the Hammer, Anvil, and Stirrup.

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

A mechanical wave requires a medium (like air, water, or solid materials) to travel through.

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Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is any disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

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Front

What is constructive interference?

Back

Constructive interference occurs when two waves combine to become larger.

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Front

What is a mechanical wave?

Back

A mechanical wave is a wave that requires a medium to travel, such as sound waves.

Front

What is an electromagnetic wave?

Back

An electromagnetic wave is a wave that does not require a medium to travel, such as light.

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Front

What is pitch in sound?

Back

Pitch is how high or low a sound is, determined by the frequency of the sound wave.

Front

What is rarefaction in a wave?

Back

Rarefaction is the part of a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a wave where the particles move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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