Wave Properties Quiz

A repeating pattern with a specific wavelength, frequency, and amplitude is called?

• particles

• lambda

• waves

• pitch

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Waves that DO NOT transfer energy through a medium are called _____ waves?

• electromagnetic
• mechanical

• kinetic

• seismic

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The amount of energy transferred by waves in a given time is proportional to its amplitude.

• True

• False

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The lowest point a wave reaches below the equilibrium is called a _____?

• trough
• crest

• amplitude

• wavelength

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The distance between consecutive crests or troughs is called the _____

• wavelength
• amplitude

• frequency

• lambda

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Transverse waves propagate perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.

• True

• False

The amplitude equals half the vertical distance from _____ to trough.

• crest
• amplitude

• trough

• wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Waves are measured by their _____, wavelength, and frequency.

• amplitude
• crest

• speed

• trough

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Frequency uses what unit of measurement to determine the number of waves per second?

• meters per second

• hertz

• frequency

• thermometers

In a sound wave, ______ determines pitch.

• frequency
• wavelength

• loudness

• amplitude