Elements of physics--Waves: Sound and EM

This word is associated with the height of a wave.

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Wave Speed

• Amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Waves bouncing off a barrier.

• Pitch

• Reflection

• Medium

• Longitudinal

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The energy of sound, explosions, and earthquakes are all transported by __________ waves.

• Transverse

• Electromagnetic

• Longitudinal

• Compressional

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The energy of visible light is transported by electromagnetic waves, which are _________ waves.

• Transverse

• Compressional

• Longitudinal

• Mechanical

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Waves transport the energy of disturbances.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The number of wave cycles in a given unit of time is called the wave _________.

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wave Length

• Wave Height

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

The speed of the wave is called its

• Frequency

• Wave Length

• Velocity

• Amplitude

Sound waves are longitudinal waves.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Longitudinal waves never need a medium to transport energy.

• True

• False

Sound waves travel faster in the air than in the ground.

• True

• False