Energy
Which type of wave moves matter parallel to the direction of the wave?
What is a Longitudinal Wave.
The high point of a transverse wave
crest
The measure of how high or low a wave is
Amplitude
The area of the eye that acts as a "movie screen" and contains our rods and cones
Retina
Which type of wave moves matter perpendicular to the direction of the wave?
Transverse Wave.
The low point of a transverse wave
Trough
when a wave can travel through something without reflecting or refracting
transmitted
The only wavelengths within the EM spectrum that humans can see
Visible light
What type of wave is a longitudinal wave? A. light wave B. ocean wave C. sound wave D. electromagnetic wave
C. Sound Wave
Which type of wave does not need a medium to transfer energy?
What is electromagnetic
The distance between two like points in a wave
Wavelength
the bending of waves around a barrier or through an opening
diffraction
Part of the eye that controls the amount of light coming into the eye
Iris
when a wave bounces off a barrier it encounters
reflection
High frequency waves have _______ wavelengths.
High frequency waves have SHORT wavelengths.
What is the region of a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread out?
Rarefaction
The bending of a wave when it enters a different medium
refraction
X-rays have a ___________ wavelength than microwaves
this type of wave is a combination of a transverse and longitudinal wave ex. ocean wave
surface wave
The rhythmic disturbance that carries energy and NOT matter
wave
What is the region of a compressional wave where the particles are close together?
compression
when an object is vibrating at or near the same frequency of another object causing it to vibrate
resonance
These type of EM waves can penetrate clouds and haze making them great for use with telecommunication.
Microwaves
When a wave comes into contact with another wave
Interference