Waves

Absorption causes waves to bounce off of an object.

• True

• False

Light is the only wave that can be reflected.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What happens when waves slow down and change direction?

• refraction

• diffraction

• absorption

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

A straw in a glass of water looks bent because of

• refraction

• diffraction

• angle of reflection

• angle of incidence

What property of the wave is represented by the letter "A"?

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

The highest point on a wave is:

• the crest

• the trough

• the top

• the coast

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which letter(s) represent the trough of the wave?

• A

• B & D

• D

• C & G

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What kind of wave is pictured below?

• compressional wave

• transverse wave

• sound wave

• mechanical wave

What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1