6th Grade Waves Review

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What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a regular disturbance that carries energy through matter or space.

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Through which mediums can sound travel?

Back

Sound can travel through solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is frequency in terms of waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of wavelengths that pass a point each second.

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What happens to the wavelength when the frequency of a wave increases?

Back

The wavelength decreases.

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What is a compression in a wave?

Back

A compression is a part of a longitudinal wave where the particles are closest together.

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What is a crest in a wave?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

Back

A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

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What type of wave has particles that move parallel to the direction of the wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave.

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What type of wave has particles that move perpendicular to the direction of the wave?

Back

A transverse wave.