Science Milestones Review

Front

The action of a wave bouncing off a surface is called __________________.

Back

Reflection

Front

As light waves pass through openings in a barrier or around the edges of an object, the waves change direction or __________________.

Back

Diffract

Front

What force causes Manuel's bike to stop when he is not pedaling? __________________.

Back

The force of friction

Front

What is the Element Symbol for Sodium? __________________.

Back

Na

Front

The change in pitch of a sound wave as an object moves towards or away from an observer is due to a change in the sound wave's __________________.

Back

Frequency

Front

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

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the property of matter that causes it to resist changes in motion? __________________.

Back

Inertia

Front

What is the term for the spreading out of waves after passing through a narrow opening? __________________.

Back

Diffraction

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave? __________________.

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the energy of motion? __________________.

Back

Kinetic energy