Wave Properties Quiz Practice
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8th Grade
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1.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is your first and last name?
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which number represents the wavelength of the wave?
1
2
3
4
Answer explanation
Distance between 2 crests
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many complete waves are shown in the diagram?
0
1
3
5
Answer explanation
A complete wave has a crest AND a trough
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term defines the distance between A and E?
Amplitude
Frequency
Speed
Wavelength
Answer explanation
A and E are both crests. Wavelength is the distance between two crests.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement correctly compares waves A and B?
Wave B has a greater amplitude than wave A.
Wave A has a greater amplitude than wave B.
Wave B has a greater frequency than wave A.
Wave A has a greater frequency than wave B.
Answer explanation
The crest of B is higher than A, so B has a greater amplitude. Their frequencies are the same because they both have 3 crests.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is measured by the distance between two troughs of the wave?
Amplitude
Frequency
Speed
Wavelength
Answer explanation
Troughs are two points that are the same. The distance between them is the wavelength.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What property of the wave is the student changing?
Amplitude
Frequency
Speed
Wavelength
Answer explanation
The height of the waves are changing so they are changing the amplitude.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
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