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Understanding Mechanical Waves Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is a mechanical wave?
A wave that can travel through a vacuum
A wave that requires a medium to travel through
A wave that does not require a medium
A wave that travels at the speed of light
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is a type of mechanical wave?
Electromagnetic wave
Sound wave
Light wave
Radio wave
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is a transverse wave?
A wave where particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of wave propagation
A wave where particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation
A wave that does not require a medium
A wave that travels in a circular motion
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In a transverse wave, what are the high points called?
Troughs
Crests
Compressions
Rarefactions
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In a transverse wave, what are the low points called?
Troughs
Crests
Compressions
Rarefactions
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is a longitudinal wave?
A wave where particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation
A wave where particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of wave propagation
A wave that does not require a medium
A wave that travels in a circular motion
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In a longitudinal wave, what is the region where particles are closest together called?
Trough
Crest
Compression
Rarefaction
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