Basic Wave Properties

The distance between any two crests (peaks) or troughs.

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Transverse

wave is a repeating disturbance or _______________________ that transfers or moves energy from place to place

• Vibration

• Medium

• Amplitude

• Frequency

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which type of wave vibrates back and forth parallel to the motion the energy travels.

• Transverse

• Longitudinal/Compressional

Which type of wave vibrates up and down perpendicular to the motion the energy travels.

• Transverse

• Longitudinal/Compressional

The ______________ of a sound is determined by ​the frequency of a Wave

• pitch

• amplitude

• frequency

• wavelength

What do all waves transfer?

• Light

• Sound

• Heat

• Energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The highest point on a wave is:

• the crest

• the trough

• the top

• the coast 

Which vocabulary term is used to identify the distance between points C & G?

• Amplitude

• Crest

• Frequency

• Wavelength

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which letter(s) represent the trough of the wave?

• A

• B & D

• D

• C & G

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1