Waves, Light, Sound Practice RECOVERY

Front

What property distinguishes different forms of radiation from the Sun?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the best example of an object transmitting light?

Back

A clean window in the sun.

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle movement parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

Which of the following is NOT a use of ultrasound technologies?

Back

Checking for broken bones.

Front

What is Echolocation?

Back

The location of objects by reflected sound.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves have particle movement perpendicular to wave direction, while longitudinal waves have particle movement parallel.

Front

What is the term for the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the range of wavelengths for visible light?

Back

Approximately 400 to 700 nanometers.

Front

What is the phenomenon called when sound waves bounce off a surface?

Back

Reflection