Waves, Light and Sound

Front

What is the bouncing back of a light ray after hitting a surface called?

Back

Reflection

Front

What do we call the action of a wave bouncing off a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

If an object appears orange, what does it do with light?

Back

It is reflecting orange light and absorbing all other colors.

Front

What causes sound?

Back

Vibrations

Front

What does a high frequency wave indicate?

Back

It has a high number of waves passing a point in a given time.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is diffraction?

Back

The spreading out of waves when they pass through a narrow opening or around obstacles.

Front

What is a medium in the context of sound?

Back

The substance through which sound travels, such as air, water, or solids.

Front

What is the difference between high frequency and low frequency?

Back

High frequency means more waves per second, while low frequency means fewer waves per second.