What is a wave?
Science Review 2nd Trimester

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Viridiana Jimenez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
A wave is a solid object that cannot move.
A wave is a fixed position in space that does not change.
A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.
A wave is a type of particle that exists in a vacuum.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What happens in a transverse wave?
Particles move in a circular motion.
Particles move perpendicular to wave direction.
Particles remain stationary while the wave travels.
Particles move in the same direction as the wave.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
How is amplitude defined?
Amplitude is the average speed of a wave.
Amplitude is the frequency of a wave.
Amplitude is the wavelength of a wave.
Amplitude is the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position in a wave.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What does wavelength measure?
The frequency of a wave.
The amplitude of a wave.
The speed of a wave.
The distance between successive peaks of a wave.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is a longitudinal wave?
A longitudinal wave is a wave that only travels in one direction.
A longitudinal wave is a wave that travels through a vacuum without any medium.
A longitudinal wave is a wave where particle displacement is parallel to wave direction.
A longitudinal wave is a wave where particle displacement is perpendicular to wave direction.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What does pitch refer to in sound?
Pitch is the loudness of a sound.
Pitch refers to the duration of a sound.
Pitch is the perceived frequency of a sound.
Pitch is the quality of a sound's timbre.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
How is volume measured?
Volume is measured in grams or kilograms.
Volume is measured in cubic units, such as cubic meters or liters.
Volume is measured using temperature scales like Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Volume is measured in square units, such as square meters.
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