S8P4 Waves

This lens is an example of what type of lens?

• concave

• convex

• hourglass

• refracting

This lens is an example of what type of lens?

• concave

• convex

• refracting

• oval

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

3. Which of the following correctly shows what happens to light when it passes through a convex lens?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Jhadin claims that waves cannot travel through the vacuum of space. Caleb argues that Jhadin is incorrect. Which statement should Caleb use as evidence?

• Matter travels from the sun to Earth.

• Sound waves travel from the sun to Earth.

• Longitudinal waves travel from the sun to Earth.

• Electromagnetic radiation travels from the sun to Earth.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Which of the following correctly lists electromagnetic waves in order from highest to lowest frequency?

• gamma, X-rays, UV, visible light, infrared, microwaves, radio waves

• microwaves, infrared light, UV, gamma, visible light, radio, gamma

• gamma, visible light, UV, X-rays, infrared, microwaves, radio waves

• radio waves, micro, red, visible light, UV, X-rays, gamma.

Which of the following statements is false?

• A convex lens refracts light.

• A concave lens refracts light.

• We see objects because they absorb visible light waves.

• We see objects because they reflect visible light waves.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What type of electromagnetic waves are created by the sun?

• sound

• ultraviolet and visible only

• ultraviolet, visible, and infrared only

• all seven types of electromagnetic waves

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-4

What happens to a light wave that is absorbed by matter?

• It is reflected from the surface of the matter.

• It is refracted.

• It bends around the matter.

• Its energy is turned into heat.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The four diagrams represent electromagnetic waves. Which wave transmits the MOST energy?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

In which medium do sound waves travel slowest?

• air

• ice

• solid steel

• liquid water