ICP 1 Review for Unit 5 & 6: Energy and Waves

Front

What is the definition of "work" in physics?

Back

The force applied to an object times the distance it moves.

Front

Which property of a wave is related to the loudness of a sound?

Back

Amplitude.

Front

What term describes the bending of light as it passes from air into water?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What does the term "pitch" refer to in sound waves?

Back

The frequency of the sound.

Front

Sound waves are an example of what type of wave?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

Front

What is the principle of conservation of energy?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

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

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.