Waves Part I Test Review

Front

What causes a cup to vibrate when a radio is playing music loudly?

Back

Sound causes the cup to vibrate.

Front

What happens when Madeline plays the guitar and moves her fingers across the strings?

Back

The vibrating strings make the air around them move, creating sound waves.

Front

Why does Jeff's uncle's car vibrate when the radio is on?

Back

Sound energy vibrates the car.

Front

What are Jackie and Kim modeling when Jackie moves the rope up and down?

Back

They are modeling a wave.

Front

What is the movement of a wave called?

Back

Vibration.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through a medium.

Front

What is a medium in the context of waves?

Back

A medium is the substance through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.

Front

What type of wave does not require a medium to travel?

Back

Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium.

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

The wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave.

Front

What is sound energy?

Back

Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.