All of Topic one + Topic 2

Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The amplitude of a wave is the distance between the crest and the trough of the wave from the resting point.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a type of electromagnetic wave?

Back

Sound waves are NOT a type of electromagnetic wave.

Front

What type of mirror or lens is thinner at the center and curves inward?

Back

A concave mirror or lens is thinner at the center and curves inward.

Front

What is the term for the process of sending electronic or electromagnetic signals?

Back

Transmission is the process of sending electronic or electromagnetic signals.

Front

What are the physical parts of a computer called?

Back

The physical parts of a computer are called hardware.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

Front

What are electromagnetic waves?

Back

Electromagnetic waves are waves that can travel through the vacuum of space and include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

Front

What is the difference between concave and convex lenses?

Back

Concave lenses are thinner in the center and diverge light rays, while convex lenses are thicker in the center and converge light rays.

Front

What is the resting point of a wave?

Back

The resting point of a wave is the position of the medium when there is no wave passing through it.

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

The wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave.