Wave Lesson

This occurs when a wave has an orderly pattern of interference, often with its own reflection.

• Crest

• Trough

• Medium

• Standing Wave

• Rarefaction

Which letter shows amplitude?

• F

• G

• H

• J

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What type of wave is this?

• Longitudinal

• Transverse

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which wave has the highest frequency?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What type of waves have compressions and rarefactions?

• longitudinal

• transverse

The distance between any two crests (peaks) or troughs.

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Transverse

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which letter is a crest?

• F

• G

• H

• J

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which letter is a trough?

• F

• G

• H

• J

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which letter identifies the wavelength?

• F

• G

• H

• J

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Frequency is

• Amount of time it takes for one wavelength

• How many wavelengths are completed in one second

• Distance between two crests or two troughs

• Amount of energy in a wave