Waves

Front

What type of windows should be installed for plants that need lots of light?

Back

Transparent windows allow maximum light to enter.

Front

What happens to the amplitude and wavelength of a wave when the pattern changes?

Back

The amplitude of the wave increases while the wavelength decreases.

Front

What device is used to separate white light into all of its colors?

Back

A prism is used to separate white light into its constituent colors.

Front

What does the diagram that represents reflection show?

Back

It shows how light bounces off a surface.

Front

What is an opaque object?

Back

An opaque object allows no light to pass through.

Front

Define amplitude in the context of waves.

Back

Amplitude is the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.

Front

Define wavelength in the context of waves.

Back

Wavelength is the distance between successive crests of a wave.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in waves?

Back

Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque materials?

Back

Transparent materials allow light to pass through clearly, translucent materials allow some light to pass but not clearly, and opaque materials do not allow light to pass.