Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves Flashcard

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are waves that do NOT require a medium to travel?
Back
Electromagnetic Waves are waves that can travel through a vacuum and do not require a medium.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of rays have shorter wavelengths than infrared and can cause sunburn?
Back
Ultraviolet Rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light, known for causing sunburn.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has the LEAST amount of energy?
Back
Radio Waves have the least energy in the electromagnetic spectrum.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave represent?
Back
Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks (or troughs) of a wave.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the area of a longitudinal wave where the particles are FAR apart called?
Back
Rarefaction is the region in a longitudinal wave where particles are spread apart.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two main types of mechanical waves?
Back
The two main types of mechanical waves are longitudinal waves and transverse waves.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a mechanical wave?
Back
A mechanical wave is a wave that requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.
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