Mechanical Principles

Which type of mechanical weathering caused the rock formation in the picture?

• abrasion

• exfoliation from uplifting

• thermal expansion

• plant action

• animal action

What is a medium?

• the matter through which a mechanical wave travels

• two lines that will never touch

• the particles of a medium that travel parallel to a wave

• two lines that meet at a right angle

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

At which point is the Rarefaction located?

• A

• C

• D

• E

• F

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At which point is the Crest located?

• A

• C

• D

• E

• F

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In an electric motor, electrical energy is transformed into what type of energy?

• Chemical

• Mechanical

• Thermal

• Nuclear

What type of energy conversion occurs in a hydroelectric power plant?

• Chemical to electrical

• Mechanical to electrical

• Solar to electrical

• Thermal to electrical

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NGSS.HS-PS3-3

At which point is the Wavelength located?

• A

• C

• D

• E

• F

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

At which point is the Trough located?

• B

• D

• E

• F

• G

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

At which point is the Compression located?

• B

• D

• E

• F

• G

At which point is the Amplitude located?

• B

• D

• E

• F

• G

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