Waves

Front

Mrs. Yarbrough produced many sound waves while playing the piano. Which diagram shows the sound wave that she produced with the LONGEST wavelength?

Back

Front

What factors affect how fast a sound wave travels?

Back

The medium or material it is moving through.

Front

Which of the following is true?
1. x-rays travel slower than infrared.
2. Infrared travels slower than x-rays.
3. Gamma rays are the slowest moving.
4. Radio waves have the most energy and shortest wavelength.

Back

Infrared travels slower than x-rays.

Front

What kind of sound waves are responsible for Devon being able to enjoy his music?

Back

Mechanical

Front

What part of a sound wave measures LOUDness?

Back

amplitude

Front

The picture shows a light ray hitting the surface of a mirror. What happens as it strikes?

Back

It is reflected at an angle equal to the angle of incident.

Front

A light wave travels through the air, passes into this glass and then travels back into the air as seen in the picture. Which best describes what is happening?

Back

The light wave is refracted.

Front

Why did an echo happen in Mrs. Culpepper's new home with vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors?

Back

The sound waves reflected.

Front

How does a gamma ray and a radio wave differ in terms of wavelength and energy?

Back

Gamma wavelength is shorter and has a lot more energy.

Front

The region of the Electromagnetic Spectrum where color can be seen is called visible light. Which of the following is correct?

• The lowest frequency is red and the highest is violet
• The highest is red and the lowest is violet
• Green has the highest frequency
• Yellow has the highest frequency

Back

The lowest frequency is red and the highest is violet