Wave Parts
the tallest point of a transverse wave
crest
Energy of position, or energy due to the pull of Earth's gravity
Gravitational Potential Energy
when a wave bounces off an object and changes direction
reflection
the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that our eyes can see
visible light
Before Anything Else
the lowest point of a transverse wave
trough
The energy of motion
Kinetic Energy
in order for a sound wave to be louder, it needs a higher....
amplitude
electromagnetic waves don't need a medium, which means they can travel through a .... (like space)
vacuum
What is a perfect score in bowling?
300
the part of a longitudinal wave where the particles are closest together
compression
The energy of moving electrons
Electrical energy
when a wave changes speed due to changing mediums
refraction
this type of electromagnetic wave can be used to heat up your food
microwaves
Pickles are made from what vegetable?
Cucumbers
the part of a longitudinal wave where the particles are furthest apart
rarefaction
The energy from distortion of an object, such as a rubber band or bouncy ball
Elastic energy
when two sound waves overlap and becomes quieter
destructive interference
this type of electromagnetic wave is used to scan your bones
x-ray
Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
the material through which mechanical waves travel
medium
The energy in the nucleus of an atom
Nuclear
when a wave's energy is transferred into an object as thermal energy
absorption
The smallest wavelength of electromagnetic radiation
gamma ray
What famous road runs from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Route 66
the distance from a crest to a crest, or a compression to a compression
wavelength
The energy of vibrating atoms and molecules, or the heat of particles
Thermal Energy
when two sound waves overlap and become louder
constructive interference
We absorb this type of Electromagnetic radiation in order to make Vitamin D, but too much can lead to skin cancer
Ultraviolet
Who is the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare?
Athena
the height of a crest in a transverse wave, or the width of a compression in a longitudinal wave
amplitude
Mechanical Energy
when a wave bends around an obstacle
diffraction
The longest wavelength of electromagnetic radiation, that is used for Wi-Fi signals
Radio
Is a jalapeno pepper a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
the particle motion in a transverse wave is .... to the wave motion
perpendicular
?? = mgh
(mass x gravity x height)
Potential Energy
a sounds pitch is determined by the wave's...
frequency
The type of electromagnetic radiation that is used for remote controls and Mr Z's microphone
infrared
In Harry Potter, what animal is the mascot for Hufflepuff house?
Badger
the number of waves that pass a point in a unit of time
frequency
?? = 1/2mv2
(1/2 x mass x velocity2)
Kinetic Energy
when sound is reflected it creates an....
echo
Electromagnetic waves travel at what speed?
300,000,000 m/s
What kind of plant do eggplants grow on?
A tree
the length of time of one wave cycle
period
What states that energy cannot be created or destroyed
Law of Conservation of Energy
when an object is made to vibrate at its natural frequency by another object vibrating at the same frequency
resonance
Which color of the visible light spectrum has the shortest wavelength
Violet
How many people have walked on the moon?
12