Phy Sci Chapters 5 & 6, Waves, Sound, and Light

Front

All waves carry _________.

Back

energy, kinetic energy

Front

The law of reflection says the angle of incidence ________ the angle of reflection.

Back

equals, is the same as, is equal to

Front

Sonar measures distances underwater by finding _________.

Back

the time it takes for sound to be reflected back

Front

According to the Doppler Effect, if you move towards a siren, the pitch will get _________.

Back

higher

Front

In which state of matter do waves move the most quickly?

Back

solid, because the particles are close together

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 343 meters per second.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves move parallel.

Front

What is frequency?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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