Light & Sound Energy

Front

What is a measure of loudness?

Back

Decibels

Front

Another term for heat energy is ______ energy.

Back

thermal

Front

Sound travels faster through which state of matter: solid, liquid, or gas?

Back

solid

Front

What can light do?

Back

Light can be bent, absorbed, or transmitted.

Front

What is the measure of how fast particles are vibrating?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the speed of sound in air compared to in water?

Back

Sound travels faster in water than in air.

Front

What is light energy?

Back

Light energy is a form of energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.

Front

What is the difference between light and sound energy?

Back

Light energy travels in electromagnetic waves, while sound energy travels in mechanical waves.

Front

What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

Back

It reflects.

Front

What is an example of a source of sound energy?

Back

A musical instrument, like a guitar.