Wave Properties Simulation
Authored by Roxanne Reyes
Science
6th Grade
NGSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What type of wave is being shown here?
Transverse
Longitudinal
Answer explanation
The energy is moving to the right and the red particles are vibrating up and down. This makes a perpendicular motion which happens in a transverse wave. A parallel motion would make a longitudinal wave.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What happens to the wave when you increase the amplitude?
The frequency increases
The wave becomes taller
The crests become further apart
Nothing happens
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What happens to the wave when you decrease the amplitude?
The wave speed decreases
The troughs become further apart
The wave becomes shorter
Nothing happens
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What happens to the wave when you decrease the frequency?
The wave becomes shorter
The troughs become closer to each other
The wavelength becomes longer
Nothing happens
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What happens to the wave when you increase the frequency?
The wave becomes taller
The crests become closer together
The wavelength becomes longer
Nothing happens
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is affected when you change wave speed?
Amplitude
Frequency
Wavelength
Only wave speed is affected
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which letter shows amplitude?
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
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