Wave Properties study test

When a longitudinal wave travels through a medium, which way does the matter that makes up the medium move?

• backward

• in all directions

• in the same direction the wave travels

• at right angles to the direction of the wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

When a transverse wave travels through a medium, which way does matter in the medium move?

• in circles

• in all directions

• at right angles to the direction that the wave travels

• parallel to the direction the wave travels

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Which do waves transfer?

• matter

• energy

• matter and energy

• the medium

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Calculate the frequency of a water wave that has a wavelength of 0.5 m and a speed of 4 m/s.

• 0.5 Hz

• 1.0 Hz

• 8.0 Hz

• 4.0 Hz

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What is the wavelength of a wave traveling through a rope if the distance from one crest to the next is 1 m?

• 2 m

• 1 m

• 0.5 m

• 3 m

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As frequency increases, wavelength _____.

• decreases

• increases

• remains constant

• becomes faster

What part of a wave is shown at F?

• amplitude

• wavelength

• crest

• trough

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What wave property is indicated by the letter J?

• wavelength

• crest

• amplitude

• trough

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Reflection occurs when a wave _____.

• strikes an object and bounces off of it

• causes ripples in a pool of water

• compresses air particles as it travels

• bends and changes speeds as it travels

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

____ is the bending of a wave caused by a change in its speed as it travels from one medium to another.

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