Waves Flashcard

Front

What type of wave requires a medium?

Back

Mechanical Waves require a medium to travel through, such as air, water, or solid materials.

Front

What does a sound's pitch depend on?

Back

A sound's pitch depends on the frequency of the sound wave.

Front

Which colors are considered primary light colors in physics?

Back

The primary light colors in physics are Red, Green, and Blue.

Front

Why do colors appear to change underwater?

Back

Colors appear to change underwater because the light is being absorbed by the water.

Front

What is a characteristic of electromagnetic waves?

Back

Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to travel; they can move through a vacuum.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in waves?

Back

Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, related to the wave's energy.

Front

What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?

Back

The speed of sound in air at room temperature is approximately 343 meters per second.

Front

What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

Back

When light passes through a prism, it is refracted and separated into its component colors.

Front

What is the difference between mechanical and electromagnetic waves?

Back

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