Wave Properties Quiz

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Science
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6th Grade
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Shaquwana Simpson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This illustration shows three different waves traveling through the same medium. How do the waves differ from one another?
The waves travel at different speeds.
The waves have different wavelengths.
The waves carry different amounts of energy.
The waves are a different distance from the source.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This is a wave pattern diagram for two transverse waves. How do the waves compare?
Both waves have the same frequency.
Both waves have the same wavelength.
Wave 1 has a longer wavelength than Wave 2.
Wave 1 has a higher frequency than Wave 2.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Wave energy which travels parallel to the disturbance in compression is known as a
transverse wave
electromagnetic wave
longitudinal wave
ocean wave
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Look at this illustration of a wave. Which points on the wave are the trough and the crest?
Point W is a trough; Point Y is a crest.
Point Y is a trough; Point W is a crest.
Point Y is a trough; Point X is a crest.
Point W is a trough; Point Z is a crest.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The illustration shows a transverse wave. Which bar measures the wavelength of the wave?
bar W
bar X
bar Y
bar Z
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are light waves and sound waves similar?
Both can travel through liquid water.
Both move through air at the same speed.
Both are capable of transferring mechanical energy.
Both can travel through the vacuum of outer space.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of wave is shown below?
Longitudinal
Transverse
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
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