
Exploring Wave Properties and Terminology

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Aiden Montgomery
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6th - 10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the line called that represents the center of a wave?
Line of equilibrium
Crest line
Amplitude line
Trough line
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the highest points on a wave called?
Troughs
Amplitude peaks
Equilibrium points
Crests
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is wavelength defined?
The vertical distance between a crest and a trough
The height of a wave from the equilibrium line
The horizontal distance between corresponding points on consecutive waves
The time it takes for one wave to pass a point
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which Greek letter is used to represent wavelength?
Beta
Gamma
Alpha
Lambda
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the amplitude of a wave measure?
The number of waves passing a point per second
The vertical distance from the equilibrium position to a crest or trough
The horizontal distance between crests
The time for one wave to pass a point
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the relationship between amplitude and wave energy?
Greater amplitude means less energy
Amplitude is inversely proportional to energy
Greater amplitude means more energy
Amplitude does not affect energy
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the frequency of a wave defined?
The time it takes for one wave to pass a point
The horizontal distance between corresponding points on consecutive waves
The number of full wavelengths that pass a point in one second
The vertical distance from the equilibrium position to a crest
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unit is used to measure frequency?
Meters
Seconds
Hertz
Joules
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the period of a wave?
The number of waves passing a point per second
The horizontal distance between corresponding points on consecutive waves
The time required for one complete wave to pass a point
The vertical distance from the equilibrium position to a crest
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
10.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the reciprocal relationship between period and frequency?
Period is equal to frequency
Period is one over the frequency
Period is the square of frequency
Period is twice the frequency
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
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