Waves, Sound, & Light Review 1

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What are different wavelengths of light seen as?

Back

Colors

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What do all waves transfer?

Back

Energy

Front

Which waves are used to show heat loss with heat sensitive cameras?

Back

Infrared radiation

Front

Why does an astronaut see but NOT hear a tool floating away in space?

Back

Light travels through a vacuum but sound does not.

Front

Which wave has a higher intensity if comparing amplitudes?

Back

The bottom wave has a higher intensity.

Front

What is the definition of a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (km/s).

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves have oscillations perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, while longitudinal waves have oscillations parallel to the direction of wave travel.

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in hertz (Hz).