Measuring Waves
A wave that looks like a slinky is called...?
Longitudinal
Light Waves are this type of wave.
Transverse Waves
Used to see bones
X-Rays
What do I drive every morning and afternoon?
Bus
The wavelength of a wave is measured in?
Meters
Sound waves are this type of wave.
Longitudinal Wave
Used to treat cancer
Radiation from Gamma Rays
What are my pets?
2 Cats
Frequency of a wave is measured in?
Hz ( Hertz)
A mirror will ______ a light wave.
Reflect
The distance between the identical point in two waves.
Wavelength
Used by Cell Phones and Wi-Fi
Radio Waves
Where does my wife work?
Elmwood Middle School/ Rogers Public Schools
What part of a sound wave affects its volume?
Amplitude
Light will _______ when passing from one medium to another.
Refract
How far a wave moves vertically from its resting point
Amplitude
Used to make popcorn
Microwaves
What grade is my step son in?
12
The frequency of a sound wave affects what property of the sound?
pitch
Waves will travel fastest in this medium.
Solid
Used by remote controls
Infrared
What is my dad's first name?
Jared