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Characteristics of Waves

Authored by Chris Bambrick

Physics

3rd - 10th Grade

NGSS covered

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Characteristics of Waves
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Identify the wave part

crest

trough

compression

refraction

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Identify the wave part

crest

trough

compression

refraction

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Letter D represents the ______ of the wave.

amplitude

frequency

crest

wavelength

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Comparing Wave A to Wave B, Wave A has a...

higher crest

longer wavelength

higher frequency

greater amplitude

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Which letter corresponds to the wavelength of the wave?

W

X

Y

Z

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Sound waves are _______________

Transverse waves
Longitudinal waves
Circular waves
Seismic waves

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

When the particles of a medium are vibrating perpendicular to the direction of the wave,  this is a __________wave.

sound
water
transverse
longitudinal

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