Waves and Information

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transmits energy from one place to another.

Front

What is the difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave?

Back

The direction in which the vibration occurs.

Front

What do we call a material that lets all of the light through?

Back

Transparent.

Front

Can light waves travel through a vacuum?

Back

True.

Front

Which waves do NOT need a medium to travel?

Back

Electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave where the vibration is in the same direction as the wave travels.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave where the vibration is perpendicular to the direction the wave travels.

Front

What is an example of a mechanical wave?

Back

Sound waves.

Front

What is an example of an electromagnetic wave?

Back

Light waves.

Front

What is the medium in which sound travels?

Back

Solid, liquid, or gas.