Wave Properties

A wave medium is a material through which waves transfer energy.

• True

• False

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1. Velocity is the rate at which an object changes its position.

• True

• False

Mediums can be a solid, liquid, or gas.

• True

• Fasle

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1. The less crowded area of a longitudinal wave is called a compression.

• True

• False

1. Two classifications of waves are electromagnetic and mechanical waves.

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• False

The rate at which an object changes its position is called _____________.

• 1. amplitude

• 1. velocity

• frequency

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 The distance from the rest position (midline) to a crest or trough that measures the height is called _____________________.

• wavelength

• volume

• amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The distance between two identical points on a wave (crest to crest OR trough to trough) is called ______________________.  It is also one complete wave cycle.

• Wavelength

• Crest

• resting point

A wave medium is a material through which waves transfer _________________.

• mass

• volume

• energy

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

 _________________________ is measured in Hertz (Hz).

• velocity

• frequency

• amplitude

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