Wave Parts Quiz

Which part of a transverse wave is the highest point?

• Trough

• Crest

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

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In a longitudinal wave, what is the region where particles are closest together called?

• Compression

• Rarefaction

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

Which of the following is a characteristic of transverse waves?

• Particles move parallel to the direction of wave propagation

• Particles move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation

• They cannot travel through a vacuum

• They have compressions and rarefactions

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests in a transverse wave? (d)

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Period

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which part of a longitudinal wave is the region where particles are spread apart? (I)

• Crest

• Trough

• Compression

• Rarefaction

What is the term for the maximum displacement of particles from their resting position in a wave? (letters d and G)

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Period

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which of the following is a characteristic of longitudinal waves?

• Particles move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation

• Particles move parallel to the direction of wave propagation

• They have crests and troughs

• They can only travel through solids

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How do transverse waves differ from longitudinal waves?

• Transverse waves have compressions and rarefactions, while longitudinal waves have crests and troughs

• Transverse waves can travel through a vacuum, while longitudinal waves cannot

• Transverse waves have particles moving parallel to the wave direction, while longitudinal waves have particles moving perpendicular

• Transverse waves have particles moving perpendicular to the wave direction, while longitudinal waves have particles moving parallel

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Period

Which of the following best describes the motion of particles in a transverse wave?

• Particles move in circular paths

• Particles move back and forth in the same direction as the wave

• Particles move up and down perpendicular to the direction of the wave

• Particles remain stationary