Waves

Which of the following are carried by waves?

• matter

• energy

• atoms and molecules

• electromagnetic wave

Mechanical waves are different from electromagnetic waves because

• Electromagnetic waves need a medium and mechanical waves do not.

• mechanical waves include light and electromagnetic waves include ultra violet waves.

• mechanical waves need medium while EM does not.

• mechanical waves move matter while EM moves energy.

Which of the following is not under electromagnetic wave?

• sound wave

• ultraviolet

• infrared

• x-ray

Which of the following does not show a transverse wave?

• slinky going sideways

• jump rope

• string vibrating

• praying an accordion

What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What are the parts of a longitudinal wave?

• Compressions and rarefactions
• Crests and troughs
• Compressions and crests
• Rarefactions and troughs

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

The highest point on a wave is:

• the crest

• the trough

• the top

• the coast

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

You can't hear sounds in outer space because there is no

• medium

• light

• energy

• heat

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1