Properties of Waves
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the amplitude of a wave?
The distance between two crests
The height of a wave from the origin to the crest
The length of one complete wave cycle
The time it takes for one complete wave cycle
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of frequency in the context of wave cycles?
The amplitude of the waves
The distance between two wave cycles
The number of wave cycles that pass a given point per unit of time
The speed at which the wave cycles move
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which illustration represents a high frequency?
The illustration with widely spaced waves
The illustration with closely spaced waves
Both illustrations represent high frequency
Neither illustration represents high frequency
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of wavelength as shown in the image?
The maximum height of a wave above the rest position
The distance between any two corresponding points on successive oscillations of a wave, such as from peak to peak
The time it takes for one complete oscillation of a wave
The number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given unit of time
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the highest part of a wave called?
Trough
Amplitude
Crest
Wavelength
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the lowest part of a wave called?
Crest
Amplitude
Trough
Wavelength
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is sound energy?
A type of light energy
A form of energy that is made by vibrations and requires a medium to travel
A form of energy that can travel in a vacuum
A type of electrical energy
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
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