Wave Reflection, Absorption, and Transmittance

Front

What type of waves require a medium to travel?

Back

Sound waves require a medium to travel.

Front

What type of waves can travel through a vacuum?

Back

Light waves can travel through a vacuum.

Front

What is the relationship between amplitude and brightness in light waves?

Back

A higher amplitude light wave will be brighter, while a lower amplitude light wave will be dimmer.

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

The lowest point of a wave is called its trough.

Front

What do waves transfer from one place to another?

Back

Waves transfer energy from one place to another.

Front

What is the definition of a wave?

Back

A wave is a repeating pattern of motion that transfers energy from one place to another.

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

The highest point of a wave is called its crest.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and absorption of waves?

Back

Reflection occurs when waves bounce off a surface, while absorption occurs when waves are taken in by a material.

Front

What is transmittance in the context of waves?

Back

Transmittance is the ability of a material to allow waves to pass through it.

Front

What happens to sound waves when they encounter a barrier?

Back

Sound waves can be reflected, absorbed, or transmitted when they encounter a barrier.