Waves Review

Mechanical

100

True of False, this type of wave requires a medium to move through. 

True

200

This type of wave propagates through a material and produces something we can hear. 

Sound waves

300

Name a type of natural disaster that occurs due to waves

Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Storm Surges 

Electrical

100

True or False, this type of wave can move through the vacuum of space. 

True

200

Name the shortest wavelength of electrical wave we discussed. 

Gamma Rays

300

What is the longest wavelength electromagnetic wave we discussed?

Radio Waves

Wave Properties

100

What is the length of a wave described as?

Wavelength

200

Longitudinal Waves move in an up and down direction (true or false)

False

300

The maximum displacement from the equilibrium for a wave 

Amplitude

400

Tracks how often a wave travels past a certain point. Measured in Hz or Hertz

Frequency

Uses of Waves

100

What type of waves do we study to track tsunamis. 

Ocean Waves

200

What type of waves are important to identify broken bones or issues with your teeth?

X-Rays

300

These types of waves are able to identify people in the dark with night vision and are used in television remotes. 

Infared Waves