Types of Waves
8th Grade
•15 Qs
Similar activities
2.1 States of Matter and Phase Changes
8th Grade - University
•10 Qs
8Class Force Test 3
8th Grade
•15 Qs
SEDASEED 2020 - Wind and Kinetics
6th - 12th Grade
•20 Qs
Isaac Newton's Laws Of Motion
7th - 9th Grade
•17 Qs
Change in Motion
5th - 8th Grade
•10 Qs
MECHANICAL: Physics Equations on energy, work and power
7th - 10th Grade
•13 Qs
EM Waves
7th - 10th Grade
•10 Qs
Physics
6th - 8th Grade
•20 Qs
Types of Waves
Quiz
•
Physics
•
8th Grade
•
Practice Problem
•
Hard
+1
Standards-aligned
Arfim Coilan
Used 47+ times
FREE Resource
Enhance your content in a minute
15 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can waves carry energy though a vacuum?
Yes. Electromagnetic waves can.
Yes. Mechanical waves can.
No. Waves cannot travel through empty space.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-3
2.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A _______ is a material through which waves can travel.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
TRUE or FALSE.
When waves travel through a medium, the particles of the medium are carried along with the wave.
True
False
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
TRUE or FALSE.
Mechanical waves require a medium for energy to be transferred.
TRUE
FALSE
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is NOT an example of a mechanical wave?
Light waves
Water waves
Earthquake waves
Waves on a slinky spring
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can't sound waves travel through empty space?
They are not strong enough when produced.
They do not require a medium to travel.
They require a medium (air) to travel.
They are mechanical waves.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which electromagnetic wave is visible to the human eye?
X-rays
Infrared rays
Light
Microwaves
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
NGSS.HS-PS4-3
NGSS.HS-PS4-4
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Classlink
Continue with Clever
or continue with
Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
16 questions
Potential & Kinetic Energy Flashcards I
Quiz
•
8th Grade
17 questions
Atom, electric charge and current
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
20 questions
Division and multuplication
Quiz
•
2nd - 10th Grade
11 questions
AC DC
Quiz
•
8th - 10th Grade
20 questions
P3. Particle Model
Quiz
•
8th - 12th Grade
20 questions
Light and Mirrors
Quiz
•
7th - 9th Grade
12 questions
Beyond the Solar System
Quiz
•
7th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Physics
Quiz
•
8th Grade - Professio...
Popular Resources on Wayground
10 questions
Honoring the Significance of Veterans Day
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
9 questions
FOREST Community of Caring
Lesson
•
1st - 5th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Veterans Day: Facts and Celebrations for Kids
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
19 questions
Veterans Day
Quiz
•
5th Grade
14 questions
General Technology Use Quiz
Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
15 questions
Circuits, Light Energy, and Forces
Quiz
•
5th Grade
19 questions
Thanksgiving Trivia
Quiz
•
6th Grade
Discover more resources for Physics
20 questions
Newton's Laws of Motion
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
20 questions
Mass, Weight and Gravity
Quiz
•
8th Grade
19 questions
Electromagnetic waves
Quiz
•
8th Grade
8 questions
Parallel and Series Circuits
Lesson
•
8th Grade
20 questions
Free Body Diagrams
Quiz
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Newton's Third Law
Quiz
•
7th - 11th Grade
20 questions
Electromagnetic Spectrum Quiz
Quiz
•
8th Grade
20 questions
Calculating Net Force
Quiz
•
6th - 9th Grade