Wave Properties Review

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy, but not matter.

Front

The number of wavelengths that pass a point in a given amount of time is its __________.

Back

frequency

Front

What kind of material allows light waves to pass through easily?

Back

Transparent

Front

A shirt reflects all light, what color is the shirt?

Back

White

Front

What is the speed of light?

Back

300,000,000 m/s

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 to the direction of wave travel.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is amplitude in wave properties?

Back

The maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

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

Front

What is refraction?

Back

The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another due to a change in speed.