Review for Physics QZ 13.1-13.3

A wave carries __?__.

• energy.

• particles.

• water.

• light.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

In a longitudinal wave, __?__.

• the particles move parallel to the direction of the wave motion.

• the particles move perpendicular to the direction of the wave motion.

• energy causes the particles to move forward with the wave.

• the speed is unaffected by the type of medium used.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

A transverse wave travels __?__ to the direction of the wave's motion.

• at various angles

• longitudinal

• parallel

• perpendicular

The speed of a mechanical wave depends on __?__.

• the quantity of out-of-phase particles.

• the height of the crest of the wave.

• the frequency of the wave.

• the energy source of the wave.

• the medium through which it travels.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

• 15 m

• 0.67 m

• 160 m

• 33 m

When waves refract, they change _______ as they pass from one medium into another.

• period

• direction

• frequency

• amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

A wave is reflected off a rigid boundary. Which of the following is true of the reflected wave?

• The reflected wave has about the same amplitude as the incident wave and is inverted.

• The reflected wave has a significantly smaller amplitude than the incident wave and is inverted.

• The reflected wave has a greater amplitude than the incident wave and is upright.

• The reflected wave has about the same amplitude as the incident wave and is upright.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What is the maximum distance that particles vibrate from their rest positions called?

• Diffraction

• Amplitude

• Reflection

• Resonance

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is the term for a change in direction of a wave when the wave finds an obstacle or an edge?

• Reflection

• Standing wave

• Diffraction

• Crest

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What is a pattern of vibration that simulates a wave that is standing still?

• Longitudinal wave

• Medium

• Standing wave

• Resonance