Light Waves and Sound Waves Review

Front

What is the correct order of waves on the electromagnetic spectrum from the longest wavelength to the shortest wavelength?

Back

Radio, Micro, Infrared, Visible, Ultraviolet, X-ray, Gamma

Front

In a longitudinal wave, what is an area where the particles are close together called?

Back

Compression

Front

Which wave has the largest wavelength?

Back

Wave B

Front

What type of waves are sound waves and what do they require to travel?

Back

Sound waves are longitudinal and mechanical waves; they require a medium.

Front

What is the material through which a wave travels called?

Back

Medium

Front

What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

Back

Longitudinal waves have compressions and rarefactions, while transverse waves have crests and troughs.

Front

What is a compression in a longitudinal wave?

Back

A region where particles are close together.

Front

What is a rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

Back

A region where particles are spread apart.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 343 meters per second.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in waves?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.