Waves Test Review

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What happens to a wave when a heavy stone is dropped from the highest height?

Back

The wave has a higher amplitude.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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How do transverse waves move?

Back

In an up and down pattern.

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What determines the energy a wave carries?

Back

The amplitude.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What does a prism allow you to do?

Back

Separate white light into different colors.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is the correct formula for amplitude?

Back

The maximum displacement of a wave.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

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What is the definition of frequency?

Back

The number of vibrations or cycles per unit time.

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What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What is the relationship between amplitude and energy?

Back

Higher amplitude means more energy.

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