Wave Properties Quiz

What is the term used to describe the highest point of a transverse wave?

• Trough

• Crest

• Wavelength

• Origin

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

In a longitudinal wave, what is the area where particles are closest together called?

• Rarefaction

• Compression

• Wavelength

• Crest

Which term describes the distance between two consecutive crests in a wave?

• Amplitude

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Origin

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

How do longitudinal waves transfer energy?

• By moving particles from one place to another

• By transferring energy through a medium

• By creating new particles

• By changing the medium's temperature

What is the term for the lowest point of a transverse wave?

• Crest

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Origin

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

In a longitudinal wave, what is the area where particles are spread apart called?

• Rarefaction

• Compression

• Wavelength

• Crest

What is the characteristic of a transverse wave with a small amplitude?

• High frequency

• Low frequency

• Small height

• Long wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What does a transverse wave with a high amplitude look like?

• Short

• Tall

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is the characteristic of a transverse wave with a short wavelength?

• Low frequency

• High frequency

• Small amplitude

• Long wavelength

What is the characteristic of a transverse wave with a long wavelength?

• High frequency

• Low frequency

• Small amplitude

• Short wavelength