Properties of Waves - Unit Test

Which best describes a wave?

• a. A disturbance in matter that transmits energy

• b. A disturbance in energy that transmits matter

• c. A force of motion that is not capable of transmitting energy

• d. A force of motion that is not capable of affecting matter

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What is the highest point on a wave?

• a. Trough

• b. Crest

• c. Rise

• d. Run

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is the lowest point on a wave?

• a. Crest

• b. Trough

• c. Rise

• d. Run

If a transparent material is held in front of your eyes, what best describes what you will see?

• a. You will see nothing through the material

• b. You will see clear images, but you will not see changes in light

• c. You will see changes in light and clear images

• d. You will see changes in light, but you will not see clear images

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

If a translucent material is held in front of your eyes, what best describes what you will see?

• a. You will see nothing through the material

• b. You will see clear images, but you will not see changes in light

• c. You will see changes in light and clear images

• d. You will see changes in light, but you will not see clear images

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which is a type of wave in which the medium moves parallel to the wave?

• a. Transverse

• b. Longitudinal

• c. Mechanical

• d. Electromagnetic

Which is a type of wave in which the medium moves perpendicular to the wave?

• a. Longitudinal

• b. Mechanical

• c. Electromagnetic

• d. Transverse

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Which has the longest wavelength?

• a. Green

• b. Violet

• c. Red

• d. Yellow

What is the unit for sound intensity?

• a. Second

• b. Newton

• c. Hertz

• d. Decibel

If an opaque material is held in front of your eyes, what best describes what you will see?

• a. You will see nothing through the material

• b. You will see clear images, but you will not see changes in light

• c. You will see changes in light and clear images

• d. You will see changes in light, but you will not see clear images

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2