Waves Quiz

Which transverse wave has the highest frequency?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which diagram shows the wavelength of a wave?

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The highest point on a transverse wave is the

• compression

• crest

• rest position

• trough

The lowest point on a transverse wave is the

• compression

• crest

• rest position

• trough

If the wavelength of a wave increased, what would happen to the frequency?

• decrease

• increase

• stay the same

A wave that can travel through matter and empty space is a:

• electromagnetic wave

• longitudinal wavy

• transverse wave

• mechanical

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What type of wave is this?

• Longitudinal

• Transverse

• Electromagnetic

• x ray

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which of the following is NOT a mechanical wave?

• sound
• light
• ocean
• seismic

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

How would a person measure the wavelength on this sound wave?

• dense to less dense
• trough to crest
• compression to compression
• beginning of illustration to the end

You can't hear sounds in outer space because there is no

• medium

• light

• energy

• heat