2023 Waves Unit Review

Scientists have shown that ultraviolet light from the sun that has a wavelength of 315 to 400 nanometers can damage the retina. Choose the BEST question for the student to ask to determine whether the electromagnetic wave modeled will cause damage to the retina.

• What is the vertical distance between point X and point Z?
• What is the vertical distance between point X and point Y?
• What is the horizontal distance between point W and point Z?
• What is the horizontal distance between point W and point Y?

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Based on the densities shown in the table, in which material will a sound wave MOST LIKELY travel at the GREATEST speed?

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Mark all of the characteristics that belong to electromagnetic waves.

• do not require a medium
• include x-ray, microwaves, and visible light
• are transverse waves
• carry energy from the source
• require a medium

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Mark ALL of the characteristics that belong to mechanical waves.

• require a medium
• sound is an example
• are transverse waves
• carry energy from the source
• are longitudinal waves

Which type of wave is represented by the image?

• transverse

• longitudinal

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which type of wave has crests and troughs?

• transverse
• compressional
• longitudinal

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which type of wave has compression and rarefactions?

• transverse
• longitudinal

Waves in which the particles vibrate at right angles or perpendicular to the direction of the wave movement are called _________________________

• Transverse waves
• Longitudinal waves
• Surface waves
• Seismic waves

Waves in which the particles vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave movement are called _________________________

• Transverse waves
• Longitudinal waves
• Surface waves
• Seismic waves

In which medium do sound waves travel the fastest?

• solid
• liquid
• gases