physical science review 2

Front

What property of electromagnetic waves allows them to transmit information through space?

Back

Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.

Front

At which point on a roller coaster would a rider have the greatest potential energy?

Back

Point Y.

Front

How are electromagnetic waves ordered from lowest to highest frequency?

Back

Radio waves, infrared light, ultraviolet light, gamma rays.

Front

What type of wave is produced when a rope is shaken up and down?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

What physical property is used to compare the temperatures at which gas bubbles form in liquids?

Back

Boiling point.

Front

Define electromagnetic waves.

Back

Waves that can travel through a vacuum and are made up of oscillating electric and magnetic fields.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of travel, while longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of travel.

Front

What is the boiling point?

Back

The temperature at which a liquid turns into vapor.

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.