Characteristics of Wave
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A longitudinal wave has a large amplitude if
the crests are far apart.
the compressions are dense.
there are no rarefactions.
the troughs are very low.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Constructive interference occurs when two waves
change their speed and bend.
combine to make a wave with a smaller amplitude.
combine to make a wave with a larger amplitude.
are traveling in the same direction.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The basic properties of waves are ________________________,wavelength, frequency, and speed.
altitude
amplitude
average
arrival
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The bending of waves around the edge of a barrier is known as________________________.
echo
rarfaction
reflection
diffraction
5.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does point C represent? (a)
Amplitude
Trough
Crest
Wavelength
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
6.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The highest point on a wave is:
(a)
the crest
the trough
the top
the coast
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What are the characteristics of light waves?
Light waves are sound waves that require a medium to travel through.
Light waves are electromagnetic waves that can travel through a vacuum. They have characteristics such as wavelength, frequency, and speed. They can be described as transverse waves that can be reflected, refracted, and diffracted. Light waves can also exhibit properties like interference and polarization.
Light waves are longitudinal waves that can only travel through solids.
Light waves do not have any characteristics or properties.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
NGSS.HS-PS4-3
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