Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

Which letter represents wavelength?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which letter represents the wave crest?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which letter represents the wave trough?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which letter represents amplitude?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which wave has a greater frequency?

• A
• B

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is measured from crest to crest or trough to trough?

• Frequency
• Amplitude
• Wavelength
• Origin

If a wave has a greater frequency, what happens to the wavelength?

• increases
• decreases
• stays the same

If a wave has a greater frequency, what happens to number of waves per second?

• increases
• decreases
• stays the same

What part of the wave is a compression? 

• A
• B

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What part of the wave is a rarefaction? 

• A
• B