Unit 1 Waves

Front

What is the definition of a translucent object?

Back

A translucent object allows some light to pass through but not enough to see clearly through it.

Front

What is the highest part of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

Which color of light has the lowest wavelength?

Back

Violet

Front

What is the distance between the crest and the medium called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is ultraviolet light?

Back

Light that has more energy than regular light so we can't see it.

Front

What is the definition of amplitude in waves?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that the wave moves from its rest position.

Front

What is the definition of wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is the difference between opaque, transparent, and translucent materials?

Back

Opaque materials do not allow any light to pass through, transparent materials allow all light to pass through, and translucent materials allow some light to pass through.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

A trough is the lowest part of a wave.

Front

How does the energy of a wave relate to its amplitude?

Back

The energy of a wave is directly proportional to the square of its amplitude; higher amplitude means more energy.