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Properties of Waves

Authored by Catherine Melton

Science

8th Grade

NGSS covered

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Properties of Waves
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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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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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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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

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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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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the highest part of a wave called?

Trough

Amplitude

Crest

Wavelength

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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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