Waves

Waves

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle movement parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Longitudinal wave

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the highest point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the lowest point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the maximum distance a medium vibrates from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in a given period of time?

Back

Frequency

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

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