Types of Waves
Authored by Sheila Pearson
Science
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What type of wave is this?
Transverse
Longitudinal
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which type of wave can travel through empty space?
Electromagnetic
Mechanical
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
How would you describe the movement of matter in a longitudinal wave?
perpendicular to direction of energy
parallel to the direction of energy
In zigzags
Linear
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What do we call a material through which waves can travel? It can be a solid, liquid, or gas.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A wave transfers:
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which arrow shows how you would move your hand to create a transverse wave with the slinky?
Red arrow
Blue arrow
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sound can only travel through solids, liquids and gases. It can't travel through empty space. Which type of wave is sound?
Electromagnetic
Mechanical
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