6th Grade Waves Test Review

Front

A wave that moves the medium parallel to the direction of the energy is a:

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

When the particles of a wave are bunched up, this phenomenon is called:

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Compression

Front

What is the source that causes a wave to start?

Back

Vibration

Front

Hertz (Hz) is a measurement of:

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Frequency

Front

The point of zero amplitude on a standing wave is called:

Back

Node

Front

A wave that moves the medium perpendicular to the direction of the energy is a:

Back

Transverse wave

Front

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave is called:

Back

Wavelength

Front

The maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position is known as:

Back

Amplitude

Front

The number of waves that pass a point in one second is called:

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Frequency

Front

The phenomenon where waves overlap and combine to form a new wave is called:

Back

Interference