Light and Sound Waves

Front

What are translucent materials?

Back

Translucent materials allow SOME light waves to pass through, but not in a straight path.

Front

What does the brightness of light correspond to?

Back

The brightness of light corresponds to the amplitude of the light wave.

Front

Which wave is louder, Wave B or Wave D?

Back

Wave D is louder than Wave B.

Front

What are opaque materials?

Back

Opaque materials do not allow ANY light waves to pass through.

Front

What does the color of light correspond to?

Back

The color of light corresponds to the frequency of the light wave.

Front

Define light waves.

Back

Light waves are electromagnetic waves that can travel through a vacuum and are visible to the human eye.

Front

What is the difference between transparent and opaque materials?

Back

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

Front

What is amplitude in relation to sound waves?

Back

Amplitude refers to the height of the wave and determines the loudness of the sound.

Front

What is frequency in relation to light waves?

Back

Frequency refers to the number of waves that pass a point in one second and determines the color of the light.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave and affects the color of light and pitch of sound.