Wave Reflection, Absorption, and Transmittance

Front

The height of the wave from its resting point is called its ___________.

Back

Amplitude

Front

Waves move _______, not matter.

Back

Energy

Front

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

Back

Wave

Front

The bottom of a wave is called its _________.

Back

Trough

Front

A ___ amplitude light wave will be brighter, and a __ amplitude light wave will be dimmer.

Back

Higher; lower

Front

The distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave is called its __________.

Back

Wavelength

Front

The number of waves that pass a point in one second is called its __________.

Back

Frequency

Front

When a wave hits a surface and bounces back, this is called __________.

Back

Reflection

Front

When a wave passes through a material and continues on the other side, this is called __________.

Back

Transmission

Front

When a wave enters a material and is absorbed, it is called __________.

Back

Absorption