Q2 exam review (waves & space)

Front

What do waves transport?

Back

Waves transport energy but not matter.

Front

What do all mechanical waves require to travel through?

Back

All mechanical waves require a medium to travel through.

Front

What is constructive interference?

Back

Constructive interference occurs when two waves combine to make a wave with a larger amplitude.

Front

What type of tides occur during full moon and new moon phases?

Back

Spring tides occur during full moon and new moon phases.

Front

What type of tides occur during the first and third quarter?

Back

Neap tides occur during the first and third quarter.

Front

True or False: During a total solar eclipse, no sunlight can be seen from anywhere on Earth.

Back

False.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves?

Back

Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through, while electromagnetic waves do not.

Front

What is a medium in the context of waves?

Back

A medium is the substance through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.

Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.