Types of Waves
Sound Waves
Light Waves
Definitions
Misc
100
Identify this wave: 
Longitudinal wave
100
What type of wave is a sound wave?
longitudinal
100
What type of wave is a light wave?
Transverse wave
100
Define the term wave
a wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through a medium or a vacuum (space)
100
True or False: A sound wave is a mechanical wave
True
200
What is the highest point of a wave called?
Crest
200
Can sound travel in space? why?
No, there are no particles to transfer the sound
200
Visible light is part of the ______________ spectrum
electromagnetic
200
Define refraction
refraction is the bending of light rays as they enter a different medium
200
What type of wave needs a medium to travel through (solid, liquid, gas)
Sound wave
300
What is the distance between two troughs or two crests called?
wavelength
300
What causes sound?
Vibrations
300
The law of reflection states that ...
the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection
300
Define reflection
reflection is the bouncing of light waves off a smooth, shiny surface (plane mirror)
300
What property of sound determines whether a sound is high or low?
Frequency/pitch
400
In longitudinal waves, the particles move ________ to the motion of the wave
Parallel
400
A loud sound would have a _____ amplitude.
high
400
As light rays enter a denser medium, they _____ ______.
slow down
400
Define amplitude
The distance between the farthest point of a wave and its equilibrium position
400
This process occurs when light bends as it moves from air into water.
refraction
500
Identify the direction of particle motion in a transverse wave
perpendicular; at a right angle to the motion of the wave
500
What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?
higher frequency = higher pitch
500
Convex lenses ______ light rays.
Converge
500
Define propagation (in relation to light and sound)
transmission of motion, light, sound, etc. in a particular direction or through a medium
500
Unlike sound waves, light waves can travel through this empty space.
vacuum