Waves, Sound & Light: Test Review

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What is resonance?

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Resonance is the phenomenon where the same, repeated frequency causes the amplitude of a wave to increase.

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Which color of visible light has the highest frequency?

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Violet has the highest frequency among visible light colors.

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What type of energy is sound classified as?

Back

Sound is classified as mechanical energy.

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In longitudinal waves, what are the areas that are close together called?

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The areas that are close together in longitudinal waves are called compressions.

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What phenomenon caused the Tacoma Narrows bridge to collapse?

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The Tacoma Narrows bridge collapsed due to resonance when wind matched the natural frequency of the bridge.

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What are the two main types of waves?

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The two main types of waves are mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

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What is the difference between compression and rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

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Compression is the region where particles are close together, while rarefaction is the region where particles are spread apart.

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What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?

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The speed of sound in air at room temperature is approximately 343 meters per second.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.