Light & waves review

Front

What happens to the volume of a sound wave when you increase its amplitude?

Back

The volume increases.

Front

What is the term for when a light ray bounces off an object?

Back

Reflection

Front

What do we call an object that allows some light to pass through but not all?

Back

Translucent

Front

What is the term for the material through which a wave travels?

Back

Medium

Front

What happens to light when it is absorbed by an object?

Back

The object takes in the light energy.

Front

What is the difference between transparent and opaque materials?

Back

Transparent materials allow all light to pass through, while opaque materials do not allow any light to pass through.

Front

What is the term for the height of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What do we call the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the term for the color that a bird reflects if it appears orange?

Back

The bird reflects orange light.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch in sound waves?

Back

Higher frequency results in a higher pitch.