Wave Motion

What does #3 represent?

• Period

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What do all waves transfer?

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Wave is the disturbance that propagates and transfers energy ....................

• in the direction of propagation.

• in the direction opposite to that of propagation.

• in the direction perpendicular to that of propagation.

• no correct answer

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The maximum displacement made by oscillating body away from its rest position is ...................

• amplitude

• frequency

• periodic time

• complete oscillation

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The number of complete oscillations that are made by an oscillating body in one second is known as ....................

• periodic time

• amplitude

• frequency

• time of amplitude

The frequency is measured by a unit called .....................

• Hertz

• watt / m

• decibel

• m /sec

The result of multiplying the frequency of an oscillating body by its periodic time equals .........................

• 1

.................... is (are) mechanical waves.

• water waves only

• sound waves only

• microwaves only

• water waves and sound waves

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

• Crest

• Trough

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which of the following is a type of wave that requires a medium to travel through?

• Electromagnetic wave

• Sound wave

• Light wave

• Radio wave