Characteristics of Waves

trans means

• into 
• away
• across
• down

con means

• with
• against
• across
• away

de means

• down
• across
• with
• into

Waves that move the medium parallel to the direction energy travels are 

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• Surface
• Water

What occurs when vibrations traveling through an object match the object’s natural frequency? 

• Standing Waves
• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Resonance

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What causes refraction?

• change in speed
• change in amplitude
• change in frequency
• change in wavelength

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Waves transfer

• the medium
• Water
• Particles
• Energy

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NGSS.HS-PS4-5

Which of the following is NOT a mechanical wave?

• transverse wave
• longitudinal wave
• electromagnetic wave
• surface wave

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Which type of interference increases amplitude of a wave?

• Constructive 
• Destructive

Which type of interference decreases amplitude of a wave?

• Constructive
• Destructive