Generation Genius Waves

Which letter represents wavelength?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which type of wave did Zoe and Izzy demonstrate with a slinky?

• Radio waves

• Sound waves

• Transverse and longitudinal waves

• Light waves

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Which of the following are properties of waves?

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• All of the above

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A _______ is a repeating pattern of motion that transfers energy from one place to another.

• wavelength

• wave

• frequency

• light

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The height of the wave from its resting point is called its ___________.

• frequency

• wavelength

• amplitude

• sequence

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The bottom of a wave is called its _________.

• peak

• wavelength

• frequency

• trough

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The _____________ of a wave is how many waves occur in one second.

• wavelength

• amplitude

• frequency

• energy

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_______ waves need matter to travel but ________ waves do not.

• Sound; light

• Light; sound

• Sound; electrical

• Electrical; light

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Waves move _______, not matter.

• light

• sound

• energy

• water

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What is the unit of measurement for frequency?

• Nanometers

• Hertz

• Micrometers

• Decibels

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