Waves Review

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What does it mean if a leaf is green?

Back

Green is being reflected and all the other colors are being absorbed.

Front

What is the correct order of the color spectrum?

Back

ROYGBIV

Front

Which color absorbs all light?

Back

Black

Front

What type of waves do not require a medium to pass?

Back

Electromagnetic Waves

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What is amplitude in relation to waves?

Back

The maximum distance a point on a wave moves from its rest position.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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

Front

What is the speed of a wave?

Back

The distance a wave travels per unit of time.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.