Physics Waves Quiz

Physics Waves Quiz

9th Grade

32 Qs

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Physics Waves Quiz

Physics Waves Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Science

9th Grade

Medium

NGSS
HS-PS4-1, MS-PS4-2, HS-PS4-3

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Deaquanita Lancelin

Used 4+ times

FREE Resource

32 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define "waves" in the context of physics.

A form of energy transfer

A type of particle

A unit of force

A measure of temperature

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "frequency" measure in a wave?

Height

Speed

Cycles per second

Distance

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the term "amplitude" and its significance in wave characteristics.

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4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Define "wavelength" and provide an example of how it is measured.

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OFF

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is "speed" related to waves, and what units are commonly used to express wave speed?

Speed is independent of waves

Speed = Wavelength/Frequency; m/s

Speed = Amplitude x Frequency; Hz

Speed = Frequency x Wavelength; m/s

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define "medium" in the context of wave propagation.

Distance traveled by a wave

Substance through which a wave travels

Height of a wave

Number of cycles per second

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Differentiate between a wave's "crest" and "trough."

Crest is the highest point, and trough is the lowest point

Trough is the highest point, and crest is the lowest point

Both refer to the highest point

Both refer to the lowest point

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