Waves

Front

A medium is _________.

Back

a solid, liquid or gas.

Front

_________________________ is the distance between a point on one wave and the identical point of the next wave.

Back

Wavelength

Front

What do we call a material that allows some light to pass through but not all?

Back

Translucent

Front

How are we able to see the color white?

Back

All colors are reflected.

Front

What do we call a material that does not allow any light to pass through?

Back

Opaque

Front

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

Back

Crest

Front

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

Back

Trough

Front

What is the measure of how many waves pass a point in a given period of time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the term for the height of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the speed of a wave?

Back

The distance a wave travels in a given amount of time.