Waves Test

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle movement parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What are the lowest energy waves with the longest wavelength and lowest frequency?

Back

Radio waves

Front

What phenomenon occurs when visible light changes speed as it travels through different media?

Back

Refraction

Front

What type of wave has the highest energy, shortest wavelength, and highest frequency?

Back

Gamma rays

Front

Which type of wave can travel through a vacuum?

Back

Light (Transverse)

Front

What is the term for waves that move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Transverse waves

Front

What is the range of electromagnetic waves from lowest to highest frequency?

Back

Radio waves, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible light, Ultraviolet, X-rays, Gamma rays

Front

What is the term for the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Sound (Longitudinal) waves

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in waves?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases.