Wave Properties

Front

What happens to the ball placed inside the water wave machine?

Back

The ball stays in place.

Front

Which of these is true of sound waves?

Back

Sound waves require particles to work.

Front

What type of wave is a sound wave?

Back

A sound wave is a longitudinal wave.

Front

Dolphins communicate underwater using sound waves. This is called _____________.

Back

This is called echolocation.

Front

Why can't sound be heard in a vacuum?

Back

Sound can't be heard in a vacuum because there are no particles.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

The two main types of waves are mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is a mechanical wave?

Back

A mechanical wave is a wave that requires a medium (like air, water, or solid) to travel through.

Front

What is an electromagnetic wave?

Back

An electromagnetic wave can travel through a vacuum and does not require a medium.

Front

What is the medium in a sound wave?

Back

The medium in a sound wave can be air, water, or solids.