
Wave Properties and Behavior
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9th - 10th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?
Their ability to carry sound
The medium they require
The speed at which they travel
The direction of particle vibration relative to wave energy
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?
Sound wave
Light wave
Pressure wave
Seismic P-wave
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a longitudinal wave, what are the areas where particles are spread out called?
Rarefactions
Compressions
Crests
Troughs
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What symbol is used to represent wavelength?
Beta
Alpha
Gamma
Lambda
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is amplitude measured in a wave?
From one crest to the next
From one trough to the next
From equilibrium to crest or trough
From crest to trough
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unit is used to measure frequency?
Seconds
Hertz
Joules
Meters
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a pendulum completes 40 cycles in 20 seconds, what is its frequency?
4 Hertz
0.5 Hertz
2 Hertz
1 Hertz
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