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Characteristics of Waves Flashcard

Characteristics of Waves Flashcard

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
HS-PS4-1, MS-PS4-1, MS-PS4-2

Standards-aligned

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the wavelength if the frequency of a wave increases, assuming the speed remains constant?

Back

The wavelength decreases.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the effect of increasing the frequency of a wave on its speed, assuming the medium remains the same?

Back

The speed remains the same.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT a property of waves? (Wavelength, Mass, Frequency, Amplitude)

Back

Mass.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the unit of frequency? (Meters, Seconds, Hertz, Joules)

Back

Hertz (Hz).

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency? (1, 2, 3, 4)

Back

4.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define wavelength.

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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