Elevate Science Topic 3: Waves and Information

Front

What is a signal that uses clear-cut numbers to represent data?

Back

Digital

Front

What part of the eye receives the image from the lens?

Back

Retina

Front

What is the distance from the greatest height of a wave to its resting position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is a disturbance that travels in a pattern and carries energy?

Back

Wave

Front

What does it mean to move from one object to another?

Back

Transfer

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What type of signal varies continuously and can take on any value?

Back

Analog