Let's solve the worksheet titled
"Making Waves" step by step using the provided
word bank and the diagram.
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Word Bank:
- amplitude
- frequency
- transverse
- wavelength
- sound
- energy
- trough
- longitudinal
- wave
- crest
- hertz
- cycle
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Now, let’s go through each sentence and fill in the blanks with the correct word from the word bank. Then we'll label the diagram accordingly.
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1. E________ travels in waves.
We’re looking for something that moves in waves. The word
energy fits best here because waves transfer energy.
✔ Energy travels in waves.
> Answer:
E →
energy
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2. Transverse waves move up and down in patterns that have high points called a _________.
High points on a wave are called
crests.
✔ a crest
> Answer:
a →
crest
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3. The low points of a transverse wave are called _________ u _______ h _______
Low points =
troughs
So:
t r o u g h s
✔ troughs
> Answer:
t r o u g h s
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4. The distance between any two troughs or peaks is called the _________ v _______ n _______
This describes
wavelength — the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.
✔ wavelength
> Answer:
wavelength
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5. The height of a peak or trough is called the a________ d________
This refers to
amplitude, which is the maximum displacement from the rest position.
✔ amplitude
> Answer:
a →
amplitude
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6. __________ e________ is the number of complete waves that pass by in one second.
This is
frequency — how many waves pass per second.
✔ Frequency
> Answer:
f →
frequency
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7. Frequency is measured in _________ t _______ (which is written Hz).
Unit of frequency is
hertz.
✔ hertz
> Answer:
hertz
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8. L________ g________ d________ waves move by pushing forward and pulling back.
These are
longitudinal waves — like sound waves, where particles move back and forth in the same direction as the wave.
✔ longitudinal
> Answer:
l o n g i t u d i n a l
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9. O________ waves are examples of longitudinal waves.
Sound waves are longitudinal.
✔ Sound
> Answer:
sound
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10. Waves on the surface of water are examples of t________ waves.
Water waves are
transverse — they move up and down while the wave travels forward.
✔ transverse
> Answer:
transverse
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Diagram Labeling:
The diagram shows:
- A transverse wave with labeled parts.
- A longitudinal wave.
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Transverse Wave Diagram (left):
Label the parts:
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a: High point →
crest
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b: Low point →
trough
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c: Distance from crest to crest →
wavelength
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d: Height from rest position →
amplitude
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Longitudinal Wave Diagram (right):
Label:
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e: Compressions and rarefactions — this is a
longitudinal wave
- The wave is labeled as:
Longitudinal wave
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Energy
2.
crest
3.
troughs
4.
wavelength
5.
amplitude
6.
Frequency
7.
hertz
8.
longitudinal
9.
Sound
10.
transverse
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🔤 Diagram Labels:
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a →
crest
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b →
trough
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c →
wavelength
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d →
amplitude
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e →
longitudinal wave
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f →
Longitudinal wave
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📌 Summary:
This worksheet teaches key wave concepts:
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Transverse waves (like water or light) have crests and troughs.
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Longitudinal waves (like sound) involve compressions and rarefactions.
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Amplitude = height of wave → relates to energy.
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Wavelength = distance between peaks.
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Frequency = cycles per second → measured in
hertz (Hz).
All answers are consistent with standard physics terminology.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of sound wave worksheet.
