Wave Properties Quiz

As the frequency of a wave increases, the speed of the wave will also increase if the wavelength stays the same.

• True

• False

Light travels faster in glass than it does in a vacuum.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

A wave transports energy but not matter.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Visible light waves require a medium in which to travel.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Radio waves are electromagnetic waves.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Sound waves are longitudinal or transverse?

• Longitudinal waves

• Transverse waves

Light waves are longitudinal or transverse?

• Longitudinal waves

• Transverse waves

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

The energy of a mechanical wave depends upon the amplitude of the wave.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

As the frequency of sound waves increase, the wavelength of the sound wave decreases.

• True

• False

As the period of a wave increases, the frequency increases.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1