wave properties
what are the different types of waves
Transverse & Longitudinal
light is a form of _________
energy
What is the trough of a wave?
The LOWEST part of a transverse wave
the speed of light is faster then the speed of sound
true or false
true
what is the Doppler effect
the change in frequency of a wave as its source moves in relation to an observer
white light is made up of how many colors
all the colors
explain the point of origin
it is where the wave starts
what is the unit for measuring sound
decibls
what is frequency
the vibration in a back and forth motion
animals see colors differently
True or False
True
what is the basic equations to calculate the speed of sound
v = d/t
mechanical waves
what is the speed of sound
about 343 m/s
what is the speed of light
299 792 458 m / s
sounds can be transmitted through?
air water or solids
what frequency can humans perceive
20-20,000 hertz
how fast do electromagnetic waves travel
approximately 300,000,000 meters / second
light can be describe as both a ______ and a _________
wave and partice
what is amplitude
the amplitude is the maximum that particles of a medium move away from their rest position as a wave passes through the medium
What properties do all mechanical waves share? Check all that apply.
a. wavelength
b. frequency
c. amplitude
d. energy
e. speed
A,B,C,D,E