What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

In a transverse wave, like a wave on a rope, the rope moves up and down while the wave moves forward. In a longitudinal wave, the particles vibrate back and forth in the same direction the wave travels.

What makes a sound louder or higher?

Loudness depends on amplitude, so a larger amplitude sounds louder. Pitch depends on frequency, so a higher frequency makes a higher pitch.

6th Grade Waves and Sound Worksheets

Ages 11-12 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

A wave carries energy from place to place, and sound is a wave that spreads out from a vibrating object. There are 2 sheets for 6th grade here, each with an answer key. Parts of a Wave labels a wave and compares two waves on a rope, and Sound Waves uses a spring model and a table of speeds in air, water and steel. Both sheets practice MS-PS4-1.

6th Grade Science Waves and Light Waves and sound Clear All

Parts of a Wave

Grade6th Grade

TopicWaves and Light

Sound Waves

Grade6th Grade

TopicWaves and Light

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Frequently Asked Questions

Count the waves that pass a point each second. Frequency is measured in hertz, and one hertz means one wave per second, so 2 waves in 1 second is 2 Hz.

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