Waves

Front

What do waves move through vibrations?

Back

Energy

Front

What happens to all colors of light when they hit a black object?

Back

All colors of light will be absorbed.

Front

Which electromagnetic wave is responsible for cell phones?

Back

Radio waves.

Front

Which color has the lowest frequency in the visible spectrum?

Back

Red.

Front

In which medium do sound waves travel the fastest?

Back

Solid.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is a mechanical wave?

Back

A wave that requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.

Front

What is an electromagnetic wave?

Back

A wave that can travel through a vacuum and does not require a medium.

Front

What is the frequency of a wave?

Back

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