Wave Reflection, Absorption, and Transmittance -- A

Front

What is the height of a wave from its resting point called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is a repeating pattern of motion that transfers energy from one place to another?

Back

Wave

Front

What do waves move, not matter?

Back

Energy

Front

Which type of wave needs matter to travel: sound or light?

Back

Sound

Front

Which type of wave does not need matter to travel: sound or light?

Back

Light

Front

What happens to the brightness of a light wave with higher amplitude?

Back

It becomes brighter.

Front

What happens to the brightness of a light wave with lower amplitude?

Back

It becomes dimmer.

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time called?

Back

Frequency

Front

What type of wave is created by vibrating objects?

Back

Sound wave