Wave Quiz

Letter A represents the

• crest

• trough

• amplitude

• wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Letter B represents the

• crest

• trough

• amplitude

• wavelength

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Letter C represents the

• crest

• trough

• amplitude

• wavelength

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

A vibration that moves energy through a medium from one place to another with no actual transportation of matter.

• wave

• electron

• tide

• transversal

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The number of wavelengths (cycles) per second.

• period

• frequency

• amplitude

• periodic

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What type of wave is pictured here?

• Plunging Wave

• Spilling Wave

• Surging Wave

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

If wind speed ___ then wave height ___

• decreases; increases

• increases; increases

• increases; decreases

What is the frequency of this wave?

• 10 Hz

• 5 Hz

• 20 Hz

• 1 Hz

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What type of wave is this?

• Longitudinal

• Transverse

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1