Exploring Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves
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Emma Peterson
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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02:10
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a medium in the context of wave propagation?
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a type of medium?
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
30 sec • 1 pt
What do mechanical waves require to travel?
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a mechanical wave?
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
30 sec • 1 pt
In the context of sound waves, what is the medium in the example with the guitar?
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key characteristic of electromagnetic waves?
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
30 sec • 1 pt
What are electromagnetic waves also known as?
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT an example of an electromagnetic wave?
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NGSS.HS-PS4-3
NGSS.HS-PS4-5
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of electromagnetic wave is responsible for the phenomenon of a rainbow?
10.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of electromagnetic wave is used to protect yourself from UV rays?
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