Investigations 1-2 I-Check: Waves

Abigail and Aria are surfing the waves at the beach! Can you help them identify the highest point on a wave diagram? Word Bank: wave, wavelength, amplitude, crest, trough, node.

• crest

• wave

• wavelength

• trough

• amplitude

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What are two defining characteristics of all waves?

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Luna and Jackson are on a science adventure! They measure the frequency of a mysterious wave as 2 waves/second, and the wavelength as 40 cm/wave. Using their trusty speed equation (v = f × λ), can you help them calculate the speed of the wave? What is the speed of the wave?

• 80 cm/s

• 20 cm/s

• 40 cm/s

• 10 cm/s

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Luna and Priya are in a music class, and Luna taps a drum. You hear the noise. Can you describe how a sound wave is made when Luna taps the drum?

Imagine William is playing a drum solo in a band, and you hear the rhythmic beats. Can you describe how the sound waves travel from William's drum to your ears?

• The sound wave travels through the air as a series of compressions and rarefactions.

• The sound wave travels through the air as a series of light waves.

• The sound wave travels through the air as a series of electrical signals.

• The sound wave travels through the air as a series of magnetic waves.

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Mia and Lily are in a music class, and Mia taps a drum. You hear the sound echoing through the room. Mia decides to increase the amplitude of the drum noise. Which of the following statements are true about the sound you hear? (Mark all that apply.)

• The sound wave will transfer more energy.

• The sound will be louder.

• The frequency will increase.

• The pitch will increase.

• The wavelength will increase.

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Imagine you're the mastermind behind a new sports arena in the bustling city of Metropolis! What challenges might our brilliant engineer, Liam, need to tackle?

• Budget and cost constraints

• Environmental impact assessments

• Zoning and land use regulations

• All of the above

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Ava and Ethan are exploring the ocean waves. They come across two waves and start a fun debate. Which wave do you think has the longest wavelength?

• Wave A

• Wave B

• They are the same.

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Daniel and Maya are surfing on two different waves. Which wave has the highest amplitude?

• Wave A

• Wave B

• They are the same

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Mia and Liam are at the beach, watching the waves. They notice two different waves and start a fun debate. Which wave do you think is transferring more energy?

• Wave A

• Wave B

• They are the same

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