Light and Sound Waves

Front

What is reflection in the context of waves?

Back

Reflection is when a wave strikes an object and bounces off, like an echo.

Front

Can sound waves travel through a vacuum?

Back

No, sound waves cannot travel through a vacuum or empty space.

Front

What does wavelength refer to in waves?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs in a wave.

Front

Which wave has the greatest wavelength in a diagram?

Back

The wave labeled as 3 has the greatest wavelength.

Front

What does a higher pitch sound wave look like in a diagram?

Back

A sound wave with a higher pitch has closer peaks, represented by diagram B.

Front

What happens to light when an object appears orange?

Back

The object is reflecting orange light and absorbing all other colors.

Front

What is the medium in the context of sound waves?

Back

The medium is the substance through which sound waves travel, such as air, water, or solids.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another.

Front

What is interference in wave behavior?

Back

Interference occurs when two or more waves overlap and combine to form a new wave pattern.

Front

What is the difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave?

Back

In a transverse wave, the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave, while in a longitudinal wave, the motion is parallel.