Wave Parts
crest
What is a sound wave that runs parallel to the energy?
longitudinal
What happens when a wave bounces?
reflection
If an apple is green, what color is being reflected?
green
The tightened/close parts of a longitudinal waves are called...?
compressions
What is the lowest point on a wave?
Trough
What is a light wave that runs perpendicular to the energy?
transverse
What happens when a wave bends?
refraction
Visible light waves are what type of light waves?
electromagnetic
True or false: You can hear sound in space. Why?
False, there is no matter available.
What is the height of the wave that tells you how much energy is in the wave?
amplitude
What type of wave moves back and forth?
longitudinal
What happens when a wave is absorbed?
It stops
When all visible light colors are absorbed, what color is shown/perceived?
black
High amplitude means there is a loud...
Low amplitude means there is a soft...
volume
What is measured from crest to crest?
wavelength
What type of wave moves up and down, typically at a 90o angle?
transverse
What happens when a wave is transmitted?
It goes through
Ms. Taylor is wearing a striped blue and red shirt, what colors are being absorbed? (all 5)
orange, yellow, green, indigo, violet
High frequency means that there is a high...
Low frequency means that there is a low...
pitch
What is the number of waves in specific amount of time?
Frequency
What type of waves combine transverse and longitudinal properties?
surface waves
What does a wave travel through or react to?
Medium
What are the primary colors of light?
red, green, and blue
solid