Mechanical Vs. Electromagnetic Waves
Authored by Maricar Ramos
Science, Other
8th - 9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which type of waves must have a medium in order to travel?
electromagnetic wave
mechanical wave
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which type of wave does NOT require a medium to travel?
electromagnetic wave
mechanical wave
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NGSS.HS-PS4-3
NGSS.HS-PS4-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
All waves carry
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Waves are categorized by:
*whether or not they require a medium to move through (EM vs mechanical) OR
*how the particles move in relation to the movement of the wave (transverse vs longitudinal).
A wave that requires a medium to move through is called a
(NOTE: Take time to study the chart before answering.)
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A sound wave is an example of what type of wave?
electromagnetic wave
mechanical wave
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A microwave is an example of what type of wave?
electromagnetic wave
mechanical wave
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A water wave is an example of what type of wave?
electromagnetic wave
mechanical wave
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
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