What is a Wave
Parts of a Wave
Wave Behaviors
Electromagnetic Waves
Human Eye
100
A _________ is a repeating disturbance or vibration that transfers or moves energy from place to place.
Wave
100
The highest point of a wave.
Crest
100
When two waves interact with each other in the same medium, this is called.
Interference
100
The slowest type of electromagnetic wave with the longest wavelength.
Radio Waves
100
What part of the human eye is responsible for controlling the amount of light our eyes let in?
Iris
200
A ______________ is a material through which waves can travel and can be a solid, liquid, or gas.
Medium
200
The lowest point of a wave.
Trough
200
Constructive Interference
200
What is the only type of electromagnetic wave we can see?
Visible Light
200
What part of the human eye acts as a "movie screen" playing the picture upside down?
Retina
300
_____________ waves require the particles of the medium to vibrate in order for energy to be transferred.
Mechanical
300
The measurement of crest to crest or trough to trough.
Wavelength
300
Deconstructive Interference.
300
What is the electromagnetic with the most energy?
Gamma Rays
300
We need glasses when what part of the human eye is not working correctly?
Lens
400
What type of wave is this?
Transverse Wave
400
The amount of wavelength that happens during a period of time. Ex. Wavelength/Sec
Frequency
400
The bouncing back of a wave when it meets a surface or boundary.
Reflection
400
Which wave gives Vitamin D, but can also cause a sunburn.
Ultra Violet rays.
400
What part of the eye protects it from dirt and debris?
Cornea
500
What kind of Wave is this?
Longitudinal Wave
500
The shorter the wavelength the greater the _______.
Energy and/or Frequency
500
Sunlight going into the sand and making it hot is called.
Absorption
500
Using a remote to work the TV is an example of.
Infrared Radiation
500
What is the organ that flips the image in the retina and sends it to the brain?
Optic Nerve