Properties of a Wave
The distance from rest to crest?
Amplitude
This type of wave requires a medium
Mechanical wave
Sound traveling through the air
Transmission
Which signal is less susceptible to interference?
Digital
True or false: Only light can be reflected
False
The distance from Crest to Crest?
Wavelength
Compression waves are also called what?
Longitudinal Waves
An echo through the Grand Canyon
Reflection
A continuously variable signal
Analog
The speed of a wave is determined by what?
The medium through which the wave travels
The name of the symbol for wavelength?
Lambda
Sound is an example of what type of wave
Longitudinal
When an electromagnetic wave passes through a more dense medium, what will happen to the speed of that wave?
Slow down
Digital signals use Binary to send information. What two values are used in Binary?
0's and 1's
Which state of matter will sound travel fastest through?
Solids
The number of wavelengths per second?
Frequency
Waves cary this from one point to another
Energy
A movie theater that has "cushions" all over the wall is an example of what?
Absorption
A clock with a second, minute and hour hand is an example of what type of technology?
Analog
A ripple in a pond is an example of what type of wave? (be as specific as possible)
Mechanical Transverse Wave
Rest position
The region of a wave followed by a compression
Rarefaction
What is the estimated angle of refraction for a light wave traveling through your bedroom window at 30*, glass, and enters your bedroom?
50* or more than 30*
Microprocessor
The speed of light will ___________ when passing from air to water.
Decrease