Wave Types
This type of wave depends on a medium in order for it to travel
Mechanical Wave
TROUGH
distance between two identical points on a wave
Wavelength
Type of wave that can be used to treat and kill cancer cells
Gamma
Waves bounce off a surface they cannot pass through
Reflection
EM Wave, Electromagnetic Wave
Highest point of a Transverse Wave
Crest
distance between the resting point and the crest or the resting point and the trough
Amplitude
What color is visible light? What are the individual colors that make up the color.
White =R OYGBIV
Waves bend when changing speed while passing from one medium to another, such as light passing through water.
Refraction
Wave where the energy moves perpendicular to the direction the wave is traveling
Part of a Longitudinal wave where the particles are close together
Compression
number of waves that pass a point in one second
Frequency
Type of wave that allows us to cook food or allows use of Wi-Fi.
Microwave
When two waves meet, they combine to form a new wave with a larger amplitude
Constructive Interference
Wave where the energy moves parallel to the direction the wave travels
Longitudinal/ Compressional Wave
Part of a Longitudinal wave where the particles are further apart
RAREFACTION
Wavelength decreases.
List the 7 waves that make up the EM Spectrum
Radio, Microwave, Infrared, Visible, UV , Xray, and
Gamma
When two waves meet, they combine to form a new wave with a smaller Amplitude.
Destructive Interference
EM Waves are all a form of ________.
Light energy/ Radiant
The middle line or center of a wave between its crest and trough
Resting point, origin, Equilibrium
In this wave type all forms travel at the same speed.
EM Wave
Which EM wave has a slightly longer wavelength than Visible Light.
Infrared
When a Wave transfers its energy to the material it encounters, causing the wave's amplitude to decrease and usually converting the energy into heat.