Waves Test

Which of the following can waves transfer energy through?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• empty space

• all of the above

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What are the two types of waves?

• longitudinal and transverse

• sound and light

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Which type of waves have the longest wavelength?

• Visible light

• Radio waves

• X-rays

• Gamma-Rays

Shorter wave lengths can carry more energy. Which of these probably carries the MOST energy:

• Infrared light

• Visible light

• X-rays

• UV light

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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Which of the following is NOT a mechanical wave?

• sound
• light
• ocean
• seismic

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What kind of wave is pictured below?

• compressional wave
• transverse wave
• sound wave

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How would a person measure the wavelength on this sound wave?

• dense to less dense
• trough to crest
• compression to compression

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

You can't hear sounds in outer space because there is no

• medium

• light

• energy

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The distance between 2 corresponding parts of a wave  (example- crest to crest) is its _____________________

• trough
• frequency
• amplitude
• wavelength