Waves!

What kind of wave is pictured below?

• compressional wave

• transverse wave

• sound wave

• mechanical wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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

In what type of wave does the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave?

• surface wave
• longitudinal wave
• transverse wave
• electromagnetic wave

Any material that a wave travels through is called a ____________________.

• vibration
• compression
• medium
• crest

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What are the highest parts of a transverse wave called?

• amplitude
• trough
• resting point
• crest

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

• rarefactions
• compressions
• mechanicals
• longitudes

In what type of wave does the medium move perpendicular to the movement of the wave? (in an up, down motion)

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Electromagnetic

• Radio

What number represents the wavelength?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1