Behavior of waves

Front

A wave that has the vibration parallel to the direction of the wave is called:

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What property of light makes objects appear bent or broken in water?

Back

Refraction

Front

Which type of electromagnetic radiation can cause sunburn?

Back

Ultraviolet waves

Front

Wavelengths are usually measured in:

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Meters

Front

What type of wave is a light wave?

Back

Electromagnetic wave

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests of a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second