WAVES Test 2018-2019

If a ball was riding in this wave, what direction would the ball move?

• to the right

• to the left

• left and right

• up and down

Fill in the blanks: Waves carry the _____ but do not carry the _____.

• Energy; Matter

• Matter; Heat

• Heat; Energy

• Energy; Friction

What is feature B on this wave diagram?

• Equilibrium position
• Amplitude
• Crest
• Trough

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What is feature C on this wave diagram?

• Equilibrium position
• Amplitude
• Crest
• Trough

What is feature D on this wave diagram?

• Equilibrium position
• Amplitude
• Crest
• Trough

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What is feature E on this wave diagram?

• Wavelength
• Amplitude
• Node
• Antinode

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What is feature F on this wave diagram?

• Wavelength
• Rarefaction
• Diffraction
• Compression

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-5

What is feature G on this wave diagram?

• Wavelength
• Rarefaction
• Diffraction
• Compression

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What is feature H on this wave diagram?

• Wavelength
• Rarefaction
• Diffraction
• Compression

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Through which media can mechanical waves travel?

• Solids

• Solids & liquids

• Solids, liquids, & gases

• Solids, liquids, gases, & empty space