Waves Speed and Direction

Waves Speed and Direction

8th Grade

10 Qs

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Waves Speed and Direction

Waves Speed and Direction

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Science

8th Grade

Hard

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

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a MAIN factor that affects the speed of a wave?

The pitch of the sound.

The loudness of the sound.

The amplitude of the wave.

The properties of the medium

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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One could conclude that sound is transmitted fastest in

Solids

liquids

gases

vacuum

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a vacuum, radio waves, visible light, and x-rays all have the same

wave length

speed

frequency

energy

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A beam of light is shining on the surface of a liquid. Which diagram shows what happens when the light is reflected by the liquid?

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Ultrasound devices use sound waves to create images that allow doctors to see inside the human body. Which BEST describes how sound waves are able to help create these images?

Sound waves can be absorbed

Sound waves reflect off objects

Sound waves measure different temperatures.

Sound waves changes speed in different materials.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which diagram below illustrates the absorption of light energy?

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements BEST explains why lightning is seen before thunder is heard?

Electromagnetic waves travel faster than mechanical waves in the air.

Electromagnetic waves have a higher frequency than mechanical waves.

Electromagnetic waves experience less interference than mechanical waves.

Electromagnetic waves form faster than mechanical waves during a thunderstorm.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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