The Energy of Waves
What do all Waves transmit?
Energy
A light wave is both a(n)...
transverse and electromagnetic wave.
The faster something vibrates, the ________ its pitch.
higher
This part of the eye allows for light to enter into the eye and it also focuses the light.
Cornea
The human Ear has three regions:
Outer, Middle, Inner
What kind of wave can pass through a vacuum?
Electromagnetic
Different wavelengths of light are seen as different...
colors.
Sound Waves, water waves, and light Waves are all alike in that they all...
move energy from one place to another.
This part of the eye is a small spot on the back of the retina and is known as an "other eye" that compensates for this area...
Blind Spot
The main purpose of the ______region is to convert sound Waves to nerve pulses.
inner
Earthquakes create ________waves.
seismic
A banana looks yellow because...
the banana reflects yellow light.
Regions in a sound wave where particles are farthest apart are called...
This part of the eye allows us to see objects near and far.
Lens
Name the parts of the middle ear in order from the ear canal.
Sound Waves, water waves, and light Waves are all alike in that they all...
move energy from one place to another.
True/False: Light is a form of energy emitted by the moon.
True/False: The Doppler Effect is noticed when a car with its honking horn moves towards you and then drives away.
True
This part of the eye controls the amount of light entering the eye.
Iris
The main purpose of the middle region is to...
amplify sound Waves.
Transverse waves have crests and troughs. Longitudinal waves have...
compressions and rarefactions
Human eyes response to narrow range of wavelengths of electromagnetic waves including...
visible light
True/False: There is no sound in space.
True
This part of the eye transmits electrical signals from the retina to the brain.
Optic Nerve
This part of the ear contains tiny hairs that sends electrical signals to the auditory nerve and on to the brain.
Cochlea