Waves - parts 2

When particles move parallel to the motion of the wave, the wave is called....

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• S-wave

• EMR wave

Which wave has the shortest wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Refers to the highest point of a wave.

• crest.

• trough.

• compression.

• rarefaction.

Which wave has highest frequency?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

The wave shown in the diagram is an example of a(n)...

• transverse wave

• EMR wave

• longitudinal wave

• S-wave

What do all waves carry?

• energy only
• matter only
• energy and matter
• neither

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The lowest point on a transverse wave is the

• compression

• crest

• rest position

• trough

As a longitudinal wave moves forward, the particles move:

• perpendicular to the wave's motion

• parallel to the wave's motion

• stand in one place

• move completely down the spring

Which type of wave is sound?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Standing

• Sitting

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What does this symbol represent?

• wave speed

• wavelength

• frequency

• period

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1