Wave and Wave Behavior Review

What are waves?

• Repeating pattern of motion that transfers energy

• The thing that you surf on

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What do all waves transfer?

• Matter

• Heat

• Electricity

• Energy

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Which of the following can waves transfer energy through?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• empty space

• all of the above

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What are the two types of waves?

• longitudinal and transverse

• sound and light

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What is the number of complete waves passing a fixed point in a given amount of time?

• Amplitude

• Intensity

• Wavelength

• Frequency

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Which type of waves have the longest wavelength?

• Visible light

• Radio waves

• X-rays

• Gamma-Rays

What is the distance between the calm sea and the highest wave called?

• Wave

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Magnitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What does #2 represent?

• Period

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What does #1 represent?

• Period

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which transverse wave has the highest frequency?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4