S8P4a Electromagnetic Vs. Mechanical

John claims that waves cannot travel through the vacuum of space. Carter argues that John is incorrect. Which statement should Carter use as evidence?

• Matter travels from the sun to Earth.

• Sound waves travel from the sun to Earth.

• Longitudinal waves travel from the sun to Earth.

• Electromagnetic radiation travels from the sun to Earth.

Which of the following correctly lists electromagnetic waves in order from highest to lowest frequency?

• gamma, X-rays, UV, visible light, infrared, microwaves, radio waves

• microwaves, infrared light, UV, gamma, visible light, radio, gamma

• gamma, visible light, UV, X-rays, infrared, microwaves, radio waves

• radio waves, micro, red, visible light, UV, X-rays, gamma.

What type of electromagnetic waves are created by the sun?

• sound

• ultraviolet and visible only

• ultraviolet, visible, and infrared only

• all seven types of electromagnetic waves

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

The four diagrams represent electromagnetic waves. Which wave transmits the MOST energy?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

16. Waves transmit. . .

• matter but not energy

• both matter and energy

• energy but not matter

• neither energy nor matter

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NGSS.HS-PS4-5

____________ is the number of wavelengths that pass a point in a given time.

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Rarefaction

The distance between the middle line or resting point and the crest is called the ______________.

• crest

• amplitude

• frequency

• wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The highest point on a transverse wave is the

• compression

• crest

• rest position

• trough

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The lowest point on a transverse wave is the

• compression

• crest

• rest position

• trough

A wave that can travel through matter and empty space is a:

• electromagnetic wave

• longitudinal wavy

• mechanical wave

• sound wave