Practice Sound Waves

Front

The lowest point of a wave

Back

Trough

Front

The highest point of a wave

Back

Crest

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

The height of a wave

Back

amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

To change place or position

Back

disturb

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NGSS.3-PS2-2

Front

The measurement from the top of one crest to the top of the next crest, or trough to trough

Back

wavelength

Front

A material that waves and energy pass through

Back

medium

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

Repeated patterns of motion

Back

waves

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

Which heading in the table describes wavelength? Options: wave, number of crests, distance between crests, height of crests

Back

distance between crests

Front

Which of these waves would transfer the most energy? low crest, high trough, low amplitude, high amplitude

Back

high amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

Which wave is carrying more energy and why? Options: 2 - highest amplitude, 1 - low frequency, 3 - high frequency, 3 - shortest amplitude

Back

2 - highest amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1