Wave Properties Review
Passage
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Science
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8th Grade
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Medium
Malinda Dackiw
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18 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Which statement best defines a wave in science?
A vibration that creates matter
A solid object that stores energy
A disturbance that transfers energy
A repeating shape that stands still
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
What is the primary job of a wave?
To increase temperature
To slow down motion
To transmit energy
To create new particles
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Which pair correctly names two measurable parts of a wave?
Speed and density
Amplitude and wavelength
Mass and volume
Force and pressure
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Where is the crest located on a wave diagram?
At the start of the medium
Halfway between peaks
At the highest point
At the lowest point
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Which description matches amplitude for a transverse wave?
Depth from start to finish
Total length of one cycle
Height from center line to crest
Distance between two troughs
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
What does wavelength measure on a wave?
Height from trough to crest
Time between vibrations
Distance from crest to crest
Energy per second
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Which statement compares speeds of light and sound correctly?
Light travels slower than sound
Light travels much faster than sound
Sound and light travel equally fast
Sound travels faster only in water
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