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Introduction to Waves

Authored by Garret McDowell

Physics

8th - 12th Grade

NGSS covered

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Introduction to Waves
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the name for the highest point on the wave?

trough
wavelength
crest
amplitude

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What word describes the distance between 2 crests or 2 troughs?

amplitude
energy
resting point
wavelength

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the height of the wave called? 

amplitude
wavelength
crest
trough

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How are frequency and energy related? 

lower frequency = more energy
lower frequency = less energy
Frequency and energy are the same
Frequency and energy are not related

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which waves travel PARALLEL to the wave's direction? 

transverse waves
longitudinal waves

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Light waves are an example of which kind of wave? 

Transverse waves
Longitudinal waves

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Sound waves are an example of which kind of wave? 

Transverse waves
Longitudinal waves

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