Generation Genius Wave

Diagram I shows a glass tube containing undisturbed air molecules. Diagram II shows the same glass tube when a wave passes through it. Which type of wave produced the disturbance shown in diagram II?

• Longitudinal

• torsional

• transverse

• elliptical

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which statement best describes the property of light waves illustrated in the diagram?

• some materials absorb light waves

• some materials reflect light waves

• light waves are refracted by some materials

• light waves are emitted by some materials

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The diagram shows two waves traveling in the same medium for the same length of time. The two waves have different

• frequencies

• amplitudes

• wavelengths

• velocity

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The diagram shows the relative wavelengths for several types of electromagnetic energy. Which type of electromagnetic energy has a shorter wavelength than ultraviolet waves?

• Visible light

• microwaves

• infrared light

• x rays

The drawings represent four different forms of electromagnetic energy. Which diagram represents electromagnetic energy with the shortest wavelength?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Use the diagram provided and your knowledge of science to answer the following question: Four forms of electromagnetic energy are listed: (radio waves, x rays, infrared light, ultraviolet light) List these four forms of electromagnetic energy in order from the longest wavelength to the shortest wavelength.

• x rays, infrared, radio waves, ultraviolet-light,

• x rays, ultraviolet-light, infrared, radio waves

• radio waves, infrared, ultraviolet-light, x rays

• ultraviolet-light, infrared, x rays, radio waves

The two longitudinal waves shown differ in

• amplitude

• wavelength

• frequency

• velocity

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is the wavelength of the transverse wave shown in the diagram?

• 6.2 meters

• 1.0 meters

• -1.0 meters

• 9.5 meters

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is the amplitude of the transverse wave shown in the diagram?

• 6.2 meters

• 1.0 meters

• 3.1 meters

• 9.5 meters

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

As a longitudinal wave travels horizontally, the particles of the medium vibrate

• in a circle

• in a spiral

• vertically

• horizontally