Energy and Waves Test Review

Front

What is the region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are closest together?

Back

Compression

Front

What does it mean when a wave's amplitude increases?

Back

It is carrying more energy.

Front

What type of waves are sound waves classified as?

Back

Mechanical waves.

Front

True or False: Sound is an example of a transverse wave.

Back

False.

Front

Which portion of the electromagnetic spectrum includes the entire range of light that can be detected by the human eye?

Back

Visible light.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of energy transfer.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is frequency?

Back

The number of waves that pass a given point in one second.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and energy in waves?

Back

Higher frequency waves carry more energy.