Harmonic Motion Check-in

The high point of a wave.

• crest
• trough
• amplitude
• wavelength

The low point of a wave.

• crest
• trough
• amplitude
• wavelength

The distance from one point to the same point on the next wave.

• crest
• trough
• amplitude
• wavelength

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

The maximum distance a medium vibrates from rest position is 

• Amplitude
• Frequency
• Wavelength
• Speed

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which wave in the diagram has the longest wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The frequency of a wave is measured in __________________. 

• inches
• hertz
• periods
• eras

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What number represents the amplitude?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The amount of a cycle that occurs in one second is the

• frequency

• period

• longitudinal

• transverse wave

What is the definition of harmonic motion?

• Something that repeats itself.
• The time it takes for one cycle to occur.
• How many cycles occur in one second.
• Distance to which a pendulum moves away from its resting point.

What is the definition of period?

• Something that repeats itself.
• The time it takes for one cycle to occur.
• How many cycles occur in one second.
• Distance to which a pendulum moves away from its resting point.