Wavelength and Frequency

Wavelength is measured in:

• grams

• litres

• meters

• seconds

Wavelength can be measured from

• crest to crest

• crest to trough

• trough to trough

• compression to compression

• compression to rarefaction

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The wavelength of this transverse wave is ___ cm.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The wavelength on this longitudinal wave is ___ cm.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which has the SHORTEST wavelength and, therefore, the highest frequency/most energy

• Radio waves

• Ultraviolet Rays

• Gamma Rays

• X-rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which has the LONGEST wavelength and, therefore, the lowest frequency/energy

• Gamma Rays

• Radio Waves

• Visible Light

• Infrared rays

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Identify where the longest wavelengths are located on the electromagnetic spectrum

Match the following

a

b

Highest Frequency

Lowest frequency

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Frequency is measured in:

• grams

• meters

• litres

• Hertz

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

The wavelength of this transverse wave is ____ cm.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1