Unit 1 Waves

Front

What does a prism do?

Back

A prism can separate visible light into colors.

Front

What is the property of water in terms of light?

Back

Water is transparent.

Front

What happens when the amplitude of a wave increases?

Back

The sound gets louder.

Front

What is the term for materials that allow some light to pass through but not all?

Back

Translucent.

Front

What happens when the amplitude of a wave decreases?

Back

The sound gets lower.

Front

Define 'wave'.

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

Front

What is the difference between opaque and transparent materials?

Back

Opaque materials do not allow light to pass through, while transparent materials do.

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency waves produce higher pitch sounds.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.