6th Grade Waves Test Review

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What is interference in wave properties?

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Interference is when two or more waves overlap and combine to form a new wave pattern. It does not change the direction of the wave.

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What is frequency in the context of waves?

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Frequency is the number of complete waves that pass a point in a certain amount of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is refraction in wave behavior?

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Refraction is the bending of a wave as it enters a new medium at an angle, causing a change in speed.

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What is compression in wave terminology?

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Compression refers to the part of a longitudinal wave where the particles are bunched up.

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What is rarefaction in wave terminology?

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

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What is the wavelength of a wave?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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What is amplitude in wave properties?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that the particles of a wave move from their rest position, indicating the wave's energy.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is when a wave bounces back after hitting a barrier, while refraction is when a wave bends as it passes into a different medium.

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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