Properties of Waves A

Which letter represents wavelength?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which letter represents the wave crest?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which letter represents the wave trough?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which letter represents amplitude?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is measured from crest to crest or trough to trough?

• Frequency
• Amplitude
• Wavelength
• Origin

You shine a light on a mirror and the light waves bounce back. Which phenomenon is happening?

• constructive interference
• refraction
• reflection
• diffraction

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

A wave is a disturbance that transfers ________ from one place to another.

• Matter

• Mass

• Energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What types of waves can travel through empty space AND mediums?

• Longitudinal

• Mechanical

• Electromagnetic

Which 2 types of waves require a medium to travel?

• Electromagnetic

• Mechanical

• Light

• Sound

Which of the following is a mechanical wave?

• X-ray

• Infrared

• Radio waves

• Sound