Waves

How often a wave occurs is the wave's __________________

• crest
• frequency
• wavelength
• resting point

The distance between 2 corresponding parts of a wave  (example- crest to crest) is its _____________________

• trough
• frequency
• amplitude
• wavelength

The frequency of a wave is measured in __________________. 

• inches
• hertz
• periods
• eras

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Mechanical waves are created when a source of energy causes a medium to  _________________.

• vibrate
• expand
• move
• compress

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What are the highest parts of a transverse wave called?

• amplitude
• trough
• resting point
• crest

The three types of mechanical waves are transverse, surface, and _______________ waves

• medium
• water
• longitudinal
• crest

In longitudinal waves, the parts where the coils are spread apart are called what?

• rarefactions
• compressions
• mechanicals
• longitudes

What number represents the wavelength?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

As the frequency of a wave increases, the __________________ decreases.

• amplitude
• resting point
• wavelength
• crest

What number represents the amplitude?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1