Waves
True or False: A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy
True
Mechanical waves can travel through........
matter
(Also acceptable: medium)
The highest point on a wave is called a...
crest
Fill in the blank: Electromagnetic waves can also travel through space, because they don't need a.....
medium
Ms. Jackson's 1st name
Mercedes
The low point of a wave
trough
The matter that sound waves travel through is called....
air
(Also acceptable: air particles, air molecules)
What is the longest wavelength of visible light
Red
This is the name of the type of EM wave that not only can cook your food but is also used to carry sound between cell phones.
Microwaves
Ms. Jackson's favorite lunch order
10 pc wings (Honey Garlic)
A burning candle transfers _______ waves
light
(Also acceptable: heat)
Name 2 types of mechanical waves
Transverse and Longitudinal
*Half-Credit: Water, Sound, Seismic
How do particles move in a longitudinal wave?
up and down
(Also acceptable: perpendicular)
What is the most common name for visible light
Colors/rainbow
Ms. Jordan's first name
Cinnamon
Number of waves that pass a certain point in a second
frequency
The matter seismic waves travel through is....
The earth
(Also acceptable: ground, soil, dirt, tectonic plates, the floor)
How does energy move in a transverse wave?
horizontally
(Also acceptable: parallel, left and right)
This is a type of electromagnetic wave that is sometimes used in airport security. It can also be used by doctors to see inside your body.
X-Rays
Lucky You, I had no question
Congrats
wave requires a matter for transmission
mechanical wave
the unit of measurement for wave frequency
Hertz
Distance between 2 crests is called
wave length
Shortest Wave of visible light
Violet
Ms. Jackson's age
31/32