Light vs sound waves!

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a certain point in a given amount of time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What do we call materials that allow some light to pass through but not all?

Back

Translucent objects

Front

What type of wave moves the medium in the same direction that the wave travels?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What is the distance from the line of origin to the top of a wave called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

Which electromagnetic wave has the lowest energy?

Back

Infrared light

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave has particles that move perpendicular to the direction of the wave?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What is the speed of a wave if its frequency is 10 Hz and its wavelength is 2 meters?

Back

Speed = Frequency x Wavelength = 10 Hz x 2 m = 20 m/s

Front

What is the phenomenon called when two waves meet and combine to form a new wave?

Back

Interference