Sound and Light Waves Practice Flashcard

Front

What causes students to see their image in a glass window on a sunny day?

Back

Some of the light was reflected off the surface of the glass.

Front

Which type of electromagnetic wave has the most energy?

Back

Visible light waves.

Front

What property of waves is measured by counting the number of waves that reach a point in one second?

Back

Frequency.

Front

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

Back

Wavelength.

Front

In which medium does sound travel the fastest?

Back

Glass.

Front

What is the definition of amplitude in relation to waves?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that the wave moves from its rest position.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in a wave?

Back

Higher frequency waves have shorter wavelengths.

Front

What is reflection in the context of light waves?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

Front

What is refraction in the context of light waves?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What are the four main types of electromagnetic waves?

Back

Microwaves, radio waves, infrared waves, and visible light waves.