Waves, Light and Sound

Front

What happens when you see an object as orange?

Back

It is reflecting orange light and absorbing all other colors.

Front

What is the action of a wave bouncing off a surface called?

Back

Reflection

Front

What do you get when sound waves are reflected off a hard surface?

Back

Echo

Front

What happens to the wavelength when the frequency of a wave increases?

Back

The wavelength decreases.

Front

What type of material allows most light to pass through but forms a blurry image?

Back

Translucent.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

Front

What is the difference between sound and light waves?

Back

Sound waves are mechanical and require a medium to travel, while light waves are electromagnetic and can travel through a vacuum.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the height of the wave from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.

Front

What is pitch in sound?

Back

Pitch is how high or low a sound is, determined by the frequency of the sound wave.