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8.0 Waves Review (All Targets)

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9th Grade

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8.0 Waves Review (All Targets)
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1.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

​ (a)   waves have vibrations that run parallel to the direction the wave travels, and ​ (b)   waves have vibrations that run perpendicular to the direction the wave travels.

longitudinal
transverse
mechanical
electromagnetic

2.

FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

(a)   is the distance between waves, which can be measured from one crest to the next crest.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

3.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The ​ (a)   is the highest point on a transverse wave, and the ​ (b)   is the lowest point.

crest
trough
equilibrium
amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

4.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The ​ (a)   is the size or height of a wave, measured from the equilibrium position to the crest or trough.

amplitude
wavelength
frequency
period

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The _______ of a wave is how many waves pass a given point every second.

Frequency

Wavelength

Amplitude

Period

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

6.

MATCH QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Match the wave behaviors with their definition.

a wave spreads out as it travels around an obstacle or through an opening

diffraction

two or more waves meet and interact with each other

reflection

a wave changes direction (bends) and speed when it enters a new medium

interference

a wave bounces back from a material it cannot pass through

refraction

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes refraction?

change in speed
change in amplitude
change in frequency
change in wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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