Amplify Light Waves Review

Front

What is the distance from one peak of a wave to the next?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What happens when light hits a smooth, shiny surface like a mirror?

Back

It bounces off the mirror.

Front

Which type of light is most likely responsible for skin cancer?

Back

UV (Ultraviolet) light.

Front

What is the term for the height of a wave from its rest position to its peak?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for how many waves pass a point in a given amount of time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What type of light can pass through the skin and cause damage to cells?

Back

Ultraviolet (UV) light.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What is the term for the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the term for light that is absorbed by a material?

Back

Absorption

Front

What type of light is used in medical imaging to see inside the body?

Back

X-ray light.