Properties of Waves
Waves transfer __________________ from one location to another
Energy
Light waves are a type of __________________ wave.
Electromagnetic
When light bounces off a surface, it is called __________________.
reflection
The color of visible light depends on its __________________.
Wavelength
. P waves travel __________________ than S waves.
faster
2. The highest point of a transverse wave is called the __________________.
Crest
Light waves are classified as __________________ waves because their oscillations are perpendicular to the direction the wave travels
Transverse
When a wave changes direction because its speed changes as it enters another medium at an angle, it is called __________________.
Refraction
. __________________ light has the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum
Red
P waves are __________________ waves because particles vibrate parallel to the direction of wave travel.
transverse
3. The lowest point of a transverse wave is called the __________________.
Trough
Unlike sound, light does not require a __________________ to travel.
Medium
When a material takes in wave energy, it is called __________________.
Absortion
__________________ light has the shortest wavelength in the visible spectrum.
Violet
S waves are __________________ waves because particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.
longitudial
4. The distance from one crest to the next crest is the __________________.
Wavelength
Light can travel through empty space, also called a __________________.
When light passes through a material, it is called __________________.
transmission
Red light has a lower __________________ than violet light
fequency
P waves can travel through both __________________ and __________________.
liquids and solids
5. The maximum distance a wave moves from its resting position is its __________________.
Amplitude
Light travels much __________________ than sound.
Faster
. A pencil appearing bent in water demonstrates __________________.
__________________ light contains all the colors of the visible spectrum
White light
. Scientists know Earth's __________________ is liquid partly because S waves cannot pass through it.
core