Measuring Waves
A wave that looks like a slinky is called...?
Longitudinal
Light Waves are this type of wave.
Transverse Waves
Used to see bones
X-Rays
What color of light has the longest wavelength?
Red
The frequency of an electromagnetic wave determines this.
Energy/ type of wave
Sound waves are this type of wave.
Longitudinal Wave
Used to treat cancer
Radiation from Gamma Rays
Night vision googles allow people to see this type of wave as different colors?
Infrared
Frequency of a wave is measured in?
Hz ( Hertz)
A mirror will ______ a light wave.
Reflect
The distance between the identical point in two waves.
Wavelength
Used by Cell Phones and Wi-Fi
Radio Waves
True
What part of a sound wave affects its volume?
Amplitude
Light will _______ when passing from one medium to another.
Refract
How far a wave moves vertically from its resting point
Amplitude
Used to make popcorn
Microwaves
This type of wave has the least energy
Radiowave
The frequency of a sound wave affects what property of the sound?
pitch
Waves will travel fastest in this medium.
Solid
Used by remote controls
Infrared
What are the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum from longest to shortest wavelength?
Radiowave, microwave, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet light, x-ray, gamma ray