Waves 4th Grade Lesson 5

What is crest?

• is the lowest point of a transverse wave

• is the midpoint point of a transverse wave

• is the highest point of a transverse wave

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Mechanical waves are created when a source of energy causes a medium to _________________.

• vibrate

• compress

• move

What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?

• amplitude

• crest

• wavelength

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What do seismic waves and sound waves have in common?

• They're mechanical waves

• They're permanent waves

• They're phonetic waves

A wave with a short wavelength will have a...

• low frequency

• high frequency

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What is amplitude?

• the distance from the midpoint of a wave and the wave.

• the distance between the midpoint of a wave and the crest.

• the difference between the frequency of a wave and the time.

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What is a wave?

• a disturbance that transfers energy

• any type of energy that makes particles move

• any type of matter that vibrates back and forth

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What does it mean when a wave's amplitude increases?

• It's moving through a denser medium.

• It's carrying more energy.

• Its frequency also increases.

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What are the two kinds of waves?

• mechanical and electronic

• long and short

• mechanical and electromagnetic

What will your new project be about?

• Landmarks

• Health

• Both answers are correct