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Wave Post Test

Authored by Charles Martinez

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

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Wave Post Test
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a transverse wave, the _____________ is the lowest point.

trough
crest
amplitude
medium

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The number of ocean waves that pass a buoy in one second is the ________________________ of the wave.

amplitude
wavelength
frequency
rarefaction

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The _______________ of a transverse wave is its highest point.

trough
crest
amplitude
medium

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To find the ________________________ of a wave, measure the distance from one trough to the next trough.

amplitude
wavelength
frequency
interference

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Water waves bending around a dock is an example of ________.

compression
rarefaction
refraction
diffraction

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a longitudinal wave in a coiled spring, a ______________ is where the coils are spread out.

compression
diffraction
refraction
rarefaction

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A ________________________ is a repeating disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

medium
wavelength
wave
frequency

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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