Catch a Wave Unit Review

Front

Shorter wavelengths equal ______________ energy.

Back

higher

Front

What is letter B in the eye diagram?

Back

Retina

Front

Which type of wave vibrates back and forth parallel to the motion the energy travels?

Back

Longitudinal/Compressional

Front

Which type of wave has the highest frequency?

Back

gamma ray

Front

A wave is a repeating disturbance or _______________________ that transfers or moves energy from place to place.

Back

Vibration

Front

What is the definition of a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through a medium.

Front

What is the medium in wave propagation?

Back

The medium is the substance through which a wave travels.

Front

What is frequency in terms of waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position.

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel?

Back

Longitudinal/Compressional waves require a medium.