4th g week DEC12-PATTERNS OF WAVE

4th g week DEC12-PATTERNS OF WAVE

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a type of wave where the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do waves transfer?

Back

Waves transfer energy.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is superposition in waves?

Back

Superposition is the principle that states when two waves meet, they add together to form a new wave.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a wave period?

Back

The wave period is the time it takes for one complete wave cycle to pass a given point.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a wave.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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