Light Waves

Front

Which of the following is not an example of a mechanical wave?

Light wave

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Sound wave

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Water wave

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Seismic wave

Back

Light wave

Front

What type of wave is a light wave?

Back

A electromagnetic wave

Front

What is the amplitude of this model wave? Options: 0mm, 5cm, 15cm, 10mm

Back

10mm

Front

Why is a light wave not considered a mechanical wave?

Back

A light wave travels through the vacuum of space.

Front

What is the frequency of this model wave?

Back

3 waves per second

Front

How is an electromagnetic wave different from a mechanical wave? Options: An electromagnetic wave travels slower than a mechanical wave, An electromagnetic wave has a larger amplitude than a mechanical wave, An electromagnetic wave can travel through a vacuum, but a mechanical wave cannot, An electromagnetic wave has no wavelength, but a mechanical wave has a wavelength.

Back

An electromagnetic wave can travel through a vacuum, but a mechanical wave cannot.

Front

Gamma Rays are

Back

High energy

Front

What other kind of wave is a light wave, besides being an electromagnetic wave? Options: Surface wave, Longitudinal wave, Transverse wave.

Back

Transverse wave

Front

Why does this car appear red under a white light?

Back

The car is reflecting only the red light while absorbing the blue and green.

Front

What is ultraviolet light?

Back

Light that has more energy than regular light so we can't see it.