Definitions
A disturbance that transmits energy
A wave
This type of wave does not require a medium.
Longitudinal waves move up and down
False
Which Star Wars character talk in reversed sentences?
Example: Studying for this test, you are.
Yoda
Wave length = 4
Frequency = 8
32 m/s
The Speed at which a wave travels
Wave Speed
Particles in this wave vibrate back and forth
Longitudinal
Transverse wave perpendicular to the direction of the wave
True
Which Star Wars character is from Tatooine?
Anakin Skywalker and Luke Skywalker both grew up on Tatooine.
Also acceptable: Obi-Wan Kenobi. He spent many years in hiding on Tatooine.
Wave length .5
Frequency= 8
4 m/s
What is wave height called
Amplitude
This is the substance through which a wave can travel
medium
Waves can travel through solids
True
Who wrote Star Wars?
George Lucas
Wave length= 25
Frequency= 2
50 m/s
The distance between two crests or troughs in a wave
Wave Length
How do you count the frequency of a transverse wave?
Count the number of Crests
All Electromagnetic waves are classified as longitudinal waves
False. They are classified as transverse.
What year was Star Wars released?
1977
Wave length= .25
Frequency= 12
3 m/s
When waves bounce back after striking a barrier
Reflection
What is the formula for Wave speed??"
Wave speed= Wavelength x frequency
When longitudinal waves and transverse waves combine, they create ground waves
False. They create surface waves.
Darth Vader is German for what?
Dark Father
Wave length= 10
Frequency= 4
40 m/s