Waves Review

If the angle of incidence is 45⁰, what is the angle of reflection?

• 50⁰

• 45⁰

• 90⁰

• 120⁰

As the wavelength of the wave increases, the frequency -

• decreases

• increases

• fluxuates

• remains the same

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

The bending of a wave around the edge of a barrier is called -

• reflection

• refraction

• diffraction

• interference

What is the difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave

• Transverse goes side to side
• Longitudinal goes up an down
• Transverse goes up and down, longitudinal goes  side to side
• None

How can you tell the difference between a longitudinal wave and transverse wave

• the way the wave moves
• the way it sounds

What is transferred in waves?

• Energy

• Objects

• Magic

• Light

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The lowest point of a transverse wave is called what?

• Peak

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

If you measure the distance between two matching points on a transverse wave, what have you calculated?

• The Peak

• The Trough

• The Wavelength

• The Amplitude

The highest point of a transverse wave is called what?

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Crest

• Amplitude

What symbol is used to represent wavelength?

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