Sound & Light Waves

Front

What happens to light waves with longer wavelengths?

Back

They are bent less.

Front

What is it called when a light wave strikes an object and bounces off?

Back

Reflection.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch in sound?

Back

High frequency results in a high pitch.

Front

What color does an object appear if it absorbs all colors of light?

Back

Black.

Front

Why does sound travel faster in solids than in gases?

Back

Solid molecules are packed tightly.

Front

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

Back

Refraction.

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 the term for the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the relationship between amplitude and loudness in sound?

Back

Higher amplitude means louder sound.

Front

What is the term for the change in direction of a wave when it encounters an obstacle?

Back

Diffraction.