Wave Reflection, Absorption, and Transmittance

Front

What are the main properties of waves?

Back

The main properties of waves include reflection, absorption, transmission, amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and speed.

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

The lowest point of a wave is called the trough.

Front

How does amplitude affect the brightness of light waves?

Back

A higher amplitude light wave will be brighter, while a lower amplitude light wave will be dimmer.

Front

What do waves transfer?

Back

Waves transfer energy, not matter.

Front

Define a wave in the context of physics.

Back

A wave is a repeating pattern of motion that transfers energy from one place to another.

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

The highest point of a wave is called the crest.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.

Front

What is wave reflection?

Back

Wave reflection is the bouncing back of a wave when it hits a barrier.

Front

What is wave absorption?

Back

Wave absorption is the process by which a wave's energy is taken up by the medium it travels through, converting it to other forms of energy.

Front

What is wave transmission?

Back

Wave transmission is the passing of waves through a medium without being absorbed.