Interactions of Waves
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Scientists use electromagnetic waves to detect supernovas in space. Why are electromagnetic waves used instead of sound waves?
Electromagnetic waves can travel in vacuums.
Electromagnetic waves cannot be absorbed.
Electromagnetic waves travel slower than sound waves.
Electromagnetic waves are created by physical vibrations.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
NGSS.HS-PS4-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a true statement about waves?
All waves require a medium through which they can travel.
Waves can transfer energy when they interact with matter.
All waves travel longitudinally and compressionally at the same time.
Waves are never affected when they interact with matter.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
If a student were to measure the distance labeled as "Z," she would know the value of the _______ of the wave.
wavelength
radius
amplitude
frequency
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Light waves and sound waves are similar in that...
They are both longitudinal waves
They are both transverse waves
They both transmit energy
They both can travel through space.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When standing in the sun this behavior allows you to warm up as light and other waves hit your clothes.
Reflection
Refraction
Absorption
Transmission
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The orca uses this behavior of waves to locate food.
Refraction
Reflection
Absorption
Transmission
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
If Garrett counts the number of waves that reach the shore over a 10‑second period, what property of the waves is he measuring?
wavelength
speed
frequency
amplitude
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