Wave Properties and Behavior

Wave Properties and Behavior

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial uses a piece of rope to demonstrate the physics of traveling waves. It explains how waves form from disturbances, using a trampoline as an example to illustrate wave behavior. The tutorial covers key wave characteristics such as amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and speed, emphasizing that wave speed depends on the medium, not the wave itself.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unique property of the rope mentioned in the video?

It demonstrates the physics of traveling waves.

It can be magically reassembled after being cut.

It is extremely strong and durable.

It changes color when moved.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the rope when you move your hand back and forth?

It breaks into pieces.

It becomes shorter.

The movement travels through the rope as a wave.

It changes color.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a wave form according to the video?

Through a disturbance that moves outward from the source.

By increasing the temperature of the medium.

By changing the color of the medium.

Through a decrease in pressure.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What example is used to explain the formation of waves?

Jumping on a trampoline.

Swinging a pendulum.

Blowing air into a balloon.

Throwing a stone in water.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the crests and troughs in a wave?

The points where the wave stops.

The points where the wave starts.

The points where the wave changes direction.

The highest and lowest points of a wave.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the amplitude of a wave?

The frequency of the wave.

The speed of the wave.

The distance from the peak to the middle of the wave.

The distance between two crests.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is wave speed calculated?

By multiplying amplitude and frequency.

By dividing wavelength by frequency.

By adding wavelength and amplitude.

By multiplying wavelength and frequency.

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