Waves Review

Front

What is the order of the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

gamma, x-ray, ultraviolet, visible light, infrared, microwave, radio.

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What is the definition of wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs in a wave.

Front

In which type of wave do the particles move perpendicular to the direction of wave motion?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

What happens to light waves when they pass through a prism?

Back

The colors separate due to a change in velocity.

Front

In which type of wave do the particles move parallel to the direction of wave motion?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What is the definition of amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum distance that the particles of a wave move from their rest position.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

They are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is a compression in a longitudinal wave?

Back

A region where particles are close together.

Front

What is a rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

Back

A region where particles are spread apart.