Wave Reflection, Absorption, and Transmittance

Front

Waves move _______, not matter.

Back

energy

Front

The _____________ of a wave is how many waves occur in one second.

Back

frequency

Front

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

Back

amplitude

Front

Which properties of waves make up color?

Back

Wavelength and frequency

Front

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

Back

higher; lower

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave?

Back

wavelength

Front

What happens to the energy of a wave as its frequency increases?

Back

The energy increases.

Front

What is the relationship between amplitude and the energy of a wave?

Back

Higher amplitude means higher energy.

Front

What is the term for the bending of waves around obstacles or through openings?

Back

diffraction

Front

What is it called when a wave bounces back after hitting a barrier?

Back

reflection