Properties of Waves
If the particles of the medium are vibrating to and fro in the same direction of energy transport, then the wave is a ____ wave.
Longitudinal
what is the highest frequency wave in the electromagnetic spectrum?
gamma rays
What type of waves are sound waves?
Longitudinal
The top of a wave is called a ______
trough
Where was the fortune cookie invented?
America
When the particles of a medium are vibrating at right angles to the direction of energy transport, then the wave is a ____ wave.
Transverse
What type of wave interaction accounts for your ability to see color?
Reflection, absorption
term that refers to how high or low sound frequencies appear to be
pitch
Which of these does NOT affect the speed of a wave:
-frequency
-wavelength
-amplitude
Amplitude
Which was invented first: cars, or traffic lights?
Traffic lights; they were originally created to regulate horse-drawn carriages
As a wave travels into a medium in which its speed increases, its wavelength would ____.
increase
What type of waves are light waves?
Transverse only
sound travels the fastest in..
solids
What does a wave move?
Energy, NOT matter
What famous scientist that we've talked about invented the doggie-door?
Sir Isaac Newton
frequency is measured in ___.
Hertz (Hz)
which has a higher frequency, green light or microwaves?
green light
The main factor which effects the speed of a sound wave is the ____.
The medium it travels through
What are the two types of waves?
Mechanical and Electromagnetic
What country was the sport of baseball first invented in?
England
what is the formula for finding speed?
frequency x wavelength
What is the lowest wavelength on the electromagnetic spectrum?
Gamma rays
Which is faster, light or sound?
Light
What are the types of electromagnetic waves from lowest frequency to highest frequency?
Radio, Microwave, Infrared, Visible Light, UV light, X rays, Gamma rays
What ancient civilization invented popcorn?
Aztecs of Mexico