Physics Waves Quiz

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9th Grade
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Deaquanita Lancelin
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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