8.8AB Waves REVIEW

Front

What is the lowest point on a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

Which type of electromagnetic wave is used in remote controls for televisions?

Back

Infrared waves

Front

Where are radio waves located in the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

Position 1

Front

Which color has the shortest wavelength in the visible spectrum?

Back

Violet

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave do cell phones and televisions use that has the longest wavelength and lowest frequency?

Back

Radio wave

Front

Define wavelength in the context of waves.

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance a point on a wave moves from its rest position.

Front

What is the difference between a crest and a trough?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a wave, while a trough is the lowest point.

Front

What type of wave is sound classified as?

Back

Sound is classified as a mechanical wave.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.