Light vs sound waves!

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

In which medium does sound travel the fastest?

Back

Solid

Front

What happens to the energy of a wave as its amplitude increases?

Back

The energy increases.

Front

What is a wave medium?

Back

The material through which a wave travels.

Front

Which type of wave has the longest wavelength and the lowest frequency?

Back

Radio Waves

Front

What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?

Back

Approximately 343 meters per second.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

The maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position.

Front

What type of wave is sound?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What type of wave is light?

Back

Transverse wave.