What Are Waves?
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The picture above shows a water wave hitting the beach. Which of the following is true about this process?
As energy transfers from the water to the shore, the water travels with the energy.
Energy is transferred from the water to the shore, but the water does not travel with the energy.
Water is transferred to the shore, but energy does not travel with the water.
Neither energy nor water is transferred to the shore.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a true statement about waves?
All waves require a medium through which they can travel.
Waves can transfer energy when they interact with matter.
All waves travel longitudinally and compressionally at the same time.
Waves are never affected when they interact with matter.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following has the shortest wavelength?
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
NGSS.HS-PS4-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following has the longest wavelength?
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a student were to measure the distance labeled as "Z," she would know the value of the _______ of the wave.
wavelength
radius
amplitude
frequency
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If Garrett counts the number of waves that reach the shore over a 10‑second period, what property of the waves is he measuring?
wavelength
speed
frequency
amplitude
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Comparing the two, it appears that wave X has a greater _______ than wave Y.
period
wavelength
frequency
amplitude
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
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