Wave Types and Properties

Wave Types and Properties

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Physics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The spread out part of a longitudinal wave is called a ________________.

Back

Rarefaction

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

____________ is the number of wavelengths that pass a point in a given time.

Back

Frequency

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave motion is called a ______________.

Back

Longitudinal wave

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The highest point on a transverse wave is the ______________.

Back

Crest

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Top point of a transverse wave above the resting point of the medium is called a ______________.

Back

Crest

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The lowest point on a transverse wave is called the ______________.

Back

Trough

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

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