WAVES (introduction) ~~~~~~

Waves are...

• matter

• atoms

• a group of tiny people in a stadium

• transferred energy

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High "frequency" waves are

• small

• big

• close together

• far apart

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The faster you vibrate a string, the _______________ the wave length.

• bigger

• larger

• closer

• farther

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Amplitude is...

• how tall/large a wave is

• how close wavelengths are

• light

• sound

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All waves have the same...

• matter

• energy

• frequency

• shape

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How did the Pacific greet the Atlantic?

• it texted.

• It said "hi"

• It waved!

• It wrote a deeply meaningful and thoughtful letter.

Higher energy =

• higher amplitude

• increased wavelength

• higher frequency

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Waves cannot travel through solids.

• True

• False

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Seismic Waves move through ___________ and can cause __________.

• the Earth, Earthquakes

• Water, boats to fly

• air, sound

• my tummy, tummy gurgles

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Musical instruments make sound waves. The longer the wave, the

• deeper the sound.

• lower the note.

• quieter the sound.

• higher the note.

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