Wave Reflection, Absorption, and Transmittance

Front

Waves move _______, not matter.

Back

energy

Front

Which of the following are properties of waves?

Back

All of the above (Amplitude, Wavelength, Frequency)

Front

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

Back

higher; lower

Front

The bottom of a wave is called its _________.

Back

trough

Front

What is the unit of measurement for frequency?

Back

Hertz

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

The maximum extent of a wave's displacement from its rest position.

Front

Define wavelength.

Back

The distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest.

Front

What does frequency measure in waves?

Back

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

Front

What happens to light waves when they hit a reflective surface?

Back

They bounce back, a process known as reflection.

Front

What is absorption in the context of waves?

Back

The process by which a wave's energy is taken in by a material.