Introduction to Waves (JRiggle)
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14 questions
Note from the author:
Designed to accompany this video from PBS: https://www.pbs.org/video/chemistry-physics-physics-1101-introduction-waves/
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What does every wave start as?
What does every wave start as?
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Which word describes the number of vibrations a pendulum or wave makes per second?
Which word describes the number of vibrations a pendulum or wave makes per second?
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What affects the period of a pendulum?
What affects the period of a pendulum?
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What do waves transfer?
What do waves transfer?
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What is the difference between a wave pulse and a wave train?
What is the difference between a wave pulse and a wave train?
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In a transverse wave - what direction do the particles vibrate in relation to the direction of travel?
In a transverse wave - what direction do the particles vibrate in relation to the direction of travel?
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What is the highest point of a wave called?
What is the highest point of a wave called?
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Are water waves transverse or longitudinal?
Are water waves transverse or longitudinal?
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What affects the amplitude of a wave?
What affects the amplitude of a wave?
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To increase the frequency of a pendulum -
To increase the frequency of a pendulum -
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A wave transfers _______ from one location to another.
A wave transfers _______ from one location to another.
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A mechanical wave
A mechanical wave
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The amplitude of a wave is the __________
The amplitude of a wave is the __________
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The speed of a wave depends on ________
The speed of a wave depends on ________