6th Grade Waves Review

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What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that the particles of a wave’s medium vibrate from their rest position.

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What type of wave is characterized by particles moving perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse wave.

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How do you calculate the speed of a wave?

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Wave speed can be calculated using the formula: Speed = Frequency x Wavelength.

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What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

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

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What does frequency measure in a wave?

Back

Frequency measures the number of wavelengths that pass a point each second, typically measured in hertz (Hz).

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

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What is a sound wave?

Back

A sound wave is a type of longitudinal wave that travels through a medium (like air) and is perceived as sound.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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

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What is a crest in a wave?

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A crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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A trough is the lowest point of a wave.