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Waves
Vocabulary
Motion
100

What electromagnetic Wave can Humans see ? 

Light 

100

What type of Waves do we use for the Radio ? 

Radio Waves

100
The number of wavelengths that pass a given point per second
Frequency
100

A Wave that needs a medium to travel thru is considered a 

Mechanical Wave

100
The high point of a transverse wave
crest
200

What colors does a black shirt reflect ? 

None

200

What happens when a wave is absorbed by a medium? 

Absorption. 

200

How fast a wave travels is known as ________.

wave speed

200
Which type of wave is emitted from the Sun and does not need a medium to travel?
Electromagnetic
200

What do we measure wave speed in ? 

MPH KMH Gigabites Hertz

Hertz 

300

Which type of wave does not need a medium to transfer energy?

What is electromagnetic!

300
The distance between two like points in a wave
Wavelength
300
The matter that mechanical waves travel through is known as ____________.
Medium
300
The measure of how high or low a wave is
Amplitude
300

What light phenomena is occurring when you see yourself in a mirror? 

Reflection

400

What happens to the speed of light when it goes thru water? 

It Slows down 
400
What is the main type of wave uses matter to transfer energy?
Mechanical Wave
400

Judy roller-skates at a speed of 5 meters per second. What is the distance covered by Judy in 2 seconds?

10 meters

400
The low point of a transverse wave
Trough
400
Which type of wave moves matter in right angles in the direction of the wave?
Transverse
500

What does ROYGBIV stand for ? 

red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet

500

What type of waves keep our classroom from floating into the sky? 

Gravitational Waves 

500

The rhythmic disturbance that carries energy and NOT matter

a Wave!

500

An Ocean wave is an example of what type of wave? 

Compression, Longitudinal, Light, Sound 

Longitudinal Wave

500

Which of the following is a compressional wave caused by colliding air molecules or vibrations? A. Color Wave B. Light Wave C. Sound Wave D. Gamma Wave

C. Sound Wave