Physical Science Waves

Physical Science Waves

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Science

8th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is frequency a measure of?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can electromagnetic (EM) waves travel through a vacuum?

Back

Yes, EM waves can travel through a medium or a vacuum.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to frequency when the wavelength increases?

Back

The frequency decreases.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where does visible light fall on the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

Between infrared and ultraviolet.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The height of a wave, measured from the point of rest or the mid-line to either the crest or the trough.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in waves?

Back

They are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or about 300,000 km/s).

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