Waves Review

Waves Review

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a wave?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The amplitude is the maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough of the wave.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is frequency?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of wave is a sound wave?

Back

A sound wave is a mechanical wave that requires a medium to travel through.

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