Name That Wave
This type of wave is also known as a mechanical wave.
A wave has a frequency of 4 Hz and a wavelength of 3 meters. What is the speed?
What is 12 m/s.
These types of waves can travel through time and space with the highest level of radiation and a short wavelength.
What are gamma rays.
This type of animal uses echolocation to hunt for food in the ocean.
What is a dolphin.
Dentists often use this type of mirror to magnify teeth.
In this type of wave, particles move parallel to the direction of the wave.
What is a longitudinal wave.
If a wave’s frequency increases but the speed stays the same, this property must
What is decrease.
These waves are commonly used with doctor's to treat inside of the body and see things the naked eye can't.
What are infrared waves.
You walk outside and notice a rainbow. Which parts of the eye is responsible for helping you seeing the colors?
What are cone cells.
This type of mirror always produces a smaller, upright imag
This wave can travel through time and space without assistance.
What is a light wave.
This part of a wave moves from the resting point to the trough.
What is amplitude
This type of wave appears visible only to the human eye.
What is visible light.
These waves travel the slowest through a wooden door.
What are electromagnetic waves or light waves.
This lens is thinner in the middle and spreads light rays apart.
what is a concave lens.
Sound is this type of wave
What is mechanical wave.
For sound waves, this is the unit of frequency, or how many waves pass per second.”
What is Hertz.
This color is shown when all the colors in the spectrum are reflected.
What is white.
These waves are used during laser showings.
What are infrared waves
These mirrors are often used as security mirrors in stores or side-view mirrors on cars.
What are convex mirrors.
The part of the wave where particles of the medium are pushed together, creating a region of high pressure.
What is compression.
This point on a wave is the highest point above the equilibrium line.
Which type of light technology emits light by energizing solid particles with an electric current?
What are LED lights.
A wave has a frequency of 10 Hz and a wavelength of 12 meters. What is its speed?
120 m/s
This type of lens curves inward and spreads light rays apart, often used in eyeglasses for nearsightedness.”
What is concave lens.