Waves Test Review

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What has the highest frequency on the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

Gamma rays have the highest frequency on the EM spectrum.

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Why does sound travel fastest through a solid?

Back

Sound travels fastest through a solid because solid molecules are packed tightly, allowing for quicker transmission of sound waves.

Front

What is a wave trough?

Back

A wave trough is the lowest point of a wave, represented by letter D in the diagram.

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Which wave has the shortest wavelength?

Back

Wave 4 has the shortest wavelength.

Front

Which color on the visible light spectrum has the least amount of energy?

Back

Red has the least amount of energy in the visible light spectrum.

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs in a wave.

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What is frequency?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.

Front

What is sound?

Back

Sound is a type of mechanical wave that travels through a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) due to the vibration of particles.