Waves Unit Review

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

A trough is the lowest point of a wave, opposite of the crest.

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What does it mean when we say a color is reflected?

Back

It means that the color is bounced back from a surface rather than absorbed.

Front

Which part of the visible spectrum has the highest energy?

Back

Violet has the highest energy in the visible spectrum.

Front

What is the correct order of waves on the Electromagnetic Spectrum?

Back

Radio, Micro, Infra, Visible, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma.

Front

What type of wave is sound?

Back

Sound is a longitudinal wave.

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a wave, opposite of the trough.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between absorbed and reflected light?

Back

Absorbed light is taken in by a surface, while reflected light bounces off.

Front

What are electromagnetic waves?

Back

Electromagnetic waves are waves that can travel through the vacuum of space and include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

Front

What is the speed of light?

Back

The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.