Which are properties of a mechanical wave?

can be longitudinal or transverse

As a longitudinal wave moves forward, the particles move:

perpendicular to the wave's motion

move completely down the spring

Which of these describes how light travels through an empty space?

It travels in a straight line without stopping.

It travels straight but may change direction to avoid objects.

It changes direction often even if there are no objects.

It comes to a stop after it travels a certain distance.

What does the pencil in this picture show about light?

Light is refracted when it passes from air into water.

Light is refracted when it hits a curved object.

Light is reflected when it hits a curved object.

Light is reflected when it passes from air into water.

Through what kind of matter does light move fastest?

matter that is lighter in color

matter that is in larger objects

When light passes at an angle to the normal from one medium into another in which its speed is higher

it is bent away from the normal.

it always lies along the normal.

If all other variables are held constant, what happens to the angle of refraction if the angle of incidence increases?

the angle of refraction increases

the angle of refraction stays the same

the angle of refraction decreases

cannot be determined from the information provided

Based on the image, as light passes from medium 1 to medium 2

light slows down and bends towards the normal

light speeds up and bends towards the normal

light speeds up and bends away from the normal

light slows down and bends away from the normal

Waves

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Physics

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8th - 9th Grade

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Practice Problem

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of wave is this?

Transverse

Longitudinal

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is represented by the letter 'y'?

Compression

Rarefaction

Wavelength

Amplitude

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is represented by the letter 'x'?

Crest

Compression

Rarefaction

Wavelength

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of wave is this?

Transverse

Longitudinal

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is represented by the blue lines?

Trough

Crest

Wavelength

Amplitude

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What part is represented by the blue lines?

Crest

Resting Point

Wavelength

Amplitude

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What part is the arrow pointing to?

Crest

Trough

Amplitude

Wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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Waves

50 questions

What type of wave is this?

What is represented by the letter 'y'?

What is represented by the letter 'x'?

What type of wave is this?

What is represented by the blue lines?

What part is represented by the blue lines?

What part is the arrow pointing to?

What part is the arrow pointing to?

Which answer best explains how a wave is caused ?

What two factors effect the amount of energy a wave has?

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