Wave Practice
Authored by Samantha Irvin
Science, Physics
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What letter represents the amplitude of the wave in the diagram?
W
X
Y
Z
Answer explanation
Amplitude is rest to crest
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which number should you label as the amplitude of the wave?
1
2
3
4
Answer explanation
Amplitude is distance from rest to trough (or crest)
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of a sound wave measures loudness?
Wavelength
Magnitude
Amplitude
Frequency
Answer explanation
Loudness = Amplitude
Pitch = Frequency
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement correctly describes how a sound wave travels through air?
The wave moves the molecules of air away from the source of the sound.
The wave transfers energy that causes the air molecules to vibrate back and forth.
The wave moves an air molecule in one direction until it collides with another molecule.
The wave moves through the air and gains energy from the moving molecules that it touches.
Answer explanation
Waves move energy, not matter!
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The frequency of a wave is measured in
hertz
meters
hertz/second.
meters/second
Answer explanation
Frequency hertz!
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which bar measures the wavelength of the wave?
Bar W
Bar X
Bar Y
Bar Z
Answer explanation
wavelength = trough to trough (two points that are the same)
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can the wavelength be determined?
By comparing the width of the bands at X and at Y
By comparing the number of particles at X and at Y
By measuring the distance between two points labeled X
By measuring the distance between a point labeled X and a point labeled Y
Answer explanation
wavelength = distance between two points that are same
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
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