Forces and Motion Unit Review- 2022

Front

What is the cochlea?

Back

A bony, fluid-filled tube in the inner ear through which sound waves trigger nerve impulses.

Front

What part of the human eye controls the size of the pupil?

Back

The iris.

Front

What type of wave has particles that vibrate in an up and down motion?

Back

Transverse waves.

Front

What do waves carry?

Back

Energy.

Front

What is the function of the retina?

Back

The retina converts light to electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain by the optic nerve.

Front

What is the role of the optic nerve?

Back

The optic nerve transmits electrical signals from the retina to the brain.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave in which particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves have particles that move up and down, while longitudinal waves have particles that move back and forth.

Front

What is sound?

Back

A type of energy made by vibrations that travels through a medium.

Front

What is the function of the eardrum?

Back

The eardrum vibrates when sound waves strike it, transmitting sound to the inner ear.