Amplify Light Waves Review

Front

What is the distance from one peak of a wave to the next?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What happens to frequency when wavelength decreases?

Back

Frequency increases.

Front

True or False: Different types of light can affect the same material in different ways.

Back

True, for example, radio waves are transmitted through plant cells while visible light is absorbed.

Front

What is the likelihood of X-ray or ultraviolet light heating up aluminum?

Back

Neither type of light is likely to heat up the aluminum because the aluminum does not take in energy from either the X-ray light or the ultraviolet light.

Front

What is the number of waves that passes a point in a certain amount of time called?

Back

Frequency

Front

Define amplitude in the context of waves.

Back

Amplitude is the height of the wave from the rest position to the peak.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What type of light is absorbed by plant cells?

Back

Visible light.

Front

What is the term for the maximum displacement of points on a wave from their rest position?

Back

Amplitude.

Front

What is the formula for calculating frequency?

Back

Frequency = Number of waves / Time.