Wave Properties
Waves
Pattern/Info Transfer
computer programming
100

The top of a wave is called__________.

The crest

100

What makes water waves?

 An energy transfer from a disturbance

100

How are patterns used to transfer information in Morse code?

By using a series of dots and dashes

100

Which pattern-based method is commonly used in computer programming?

 Binary code

200

The bottom of a wave is called ________.

The trough

200

A sound wave can NOT be heard in:

 outer space

200

Which of the following is NOT an example of transferring information using patterns?

a) Morse code

b) Text messaging

c) eating crackers

c) eating crackers

200

Which of the following is binary code?

a) ABCAACB

b) 00110001

b) 00110001

300

What is the space between waves?

Wavelength

300

True or False, Water is still unless there is a disturbance added.

True a disturbance transfers energy into the water making it move, which is a wave.

300

What did we use to transmit Morse code in the classroom?

flashlights

300

The first part to 3D printing is making a __________.

Design

400

What does the amplitude of a wave measure?

The maximum height of the wave from its resting position

400

I can use a marble to make a ______________ in a bowl of water.

Ripple wave

400

What type of wave carries energy but not matter?

Transverse wave

400

When you are coding you are telling the spike robot how to ______________when you push play.

Move or dance

500

What happens to the wavelength of a wave if its frequency increases?

The wavelength decreases.

500

Which type of wave causes objects to move as it passes through them?

Mechanical wave