Properties and Characteristics of Waves
Authored by Elizabeth Maholick
Science
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Mechanical waves can only travel through____________.
a vacuum
matter
the ocean
space
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Sound waves are an example of________________.
mechanical waves
electromagnetic waves
transverse waves
happy noises trying to say "hi"
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
By counting the number of crests that pass by a given point in a set amount of time, you would be calculating___________.
amplitude
volume
frequency
wavelength
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best describes how energy and matter move in a wave?
Both energy and matter are transported by a wave
A wave transports energy without transporting matter
A wave transports matter without transporting energy
Neither energy nor matter are transported by a wave.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
If you amplify the sound of your voice, what will you change?
How loud your voice sounds.
How high you voice sounds.
How long you use your voice.
The amount of gum you are chewing.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following shows a transverse wave?
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a longitudinal wave?
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
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