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NGSS-MS-PS4-1 Waves & Energy

NGSS-MS-PS4-1 Waves & Energy

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Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS4-1, MS-PS3-5, HS-PS4-4

+1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Emily Rigney

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20 Slides • 11 Questions

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the two types of mechanical waves?

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Transverse and Longitudinal

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Transverse and Surface

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Longitudinal and Surface

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Electromagnetic and Mechanical

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Multiple Choice

Which part of a transverse wave is where the displacement of the medium is at a maximum?

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Crest

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Trough

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Rest position

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Amplitude

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'compression' in a longitudinal wave?

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Particles are close together

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Particles are spread out

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Particles are at rest

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Particles are at maximum displacement

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Open Ended

Describe the particle motion of a longitudinal wave. Which type of medium (state of matter) do you think would best carry them?

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Multiple Choice

A wave on a lake has a wavelength of 0.5 m and a frequency of 2 Hz. What is the speed of the wave?

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1 m/s

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0.25 m/s

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2.5 m/s

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4 m/s

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a property of waves?

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Mass

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Wavelength

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a property of waves?

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Frequency

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Mass

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Volume

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Density

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