waves test

Front

What do high frequency waves transfer compared to low frequency waves?

Back

High frequency waves transfer MORE energy than low frequency waves.

Front

What is the term for when a wave strikes an object and bounces off?

Back

Reflection.

Front

Which type of electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies?

Back

Gamma rays.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a mechanical wave: sound, light, ocean, seismic?

Back

Light.

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

Mechanical wave.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

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

Front

What is an example of a mechanical wave?

Back

Sound wave.

Front

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

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the frequency of a wave?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.