Waves Unit Review

Front

Longer wavelengths equal _________ energy

Back

lower

Front

How are we able to see the color white?

Back

All colors are reflected

Front

A blue dish appears blue because it

Back

reflects blue light

Front

Light travels in ____ lines called waves.

Back

straight

Front

A sound wave is a mechanical wave

Back

True

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

Front

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

Back

Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of the wave, while longitudinal waves move parallel.

Front

What is frequency?

Back

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

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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