Wave Behaviors

Front

What color picnic container would be BEST for keeping food cool on a sunny day?

Back

White, because darker colors absorb more light waves and heat.

Front

What is a curved piece of glass that bends light toward a central focal point called?

Back

Convex lens.

Front

What is the term for when waves bend due to a change in their speed as they pass from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What do we call sound waves that reflect off of a hard surface?

Back

Echo.

Front

What type of object allows only some light to be transmitted and looks blurry?

Back

Translucent object.

Front

What is the definition of reflection in wave behavior?

Back

The bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface that it cannot pass through.

Front

What is the difference between transparent and opaque objects?

Back

Transparent objects allow all light to pass through, while opaque objects do not allow any light to pass through.

Front

What is the principle of absorption in wave behavior?

Back

Absorption is when a wave is taken in by a material and converted to other forms of energy, such as heat.

Front

What is the definition of frequency in relation to waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in a given period of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

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

Back

Wavelength.