Physical Science Properties and Behaviors of Waves

Front

The distance from the crest of one wave to the crest of the next wave is called:

Back

wavelength

Front

What are the units of frequency?

Back

Hz

Front

Which is a correct equation? Options: wave speed = frequency + wavelength, wave speed = frequency × wavelength, wave speed = frequency ÷ wavelength

Back

wave speed = frequency × wavelength

Front

Which statement about the oscillations of light waves is correct?

Back

They are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer

Front

What is causing you to be able to see two sets of mountains in this picture? Options: refraction of light, reflection of light, transmission of light, absorption of light

Back

reflection of light

Front

What is happening to the light waves as they hit the black object in the middle? Options: They are being reflected., They are being absorbed., They are being refracted., They are being transmitted.

Back

They are being absorbed.

Front

Why does the straw look broken?

Back

refraction

Front

Why are those people casting shadows?

Back

They are opaque.

Front

What do all waves carry?

Back

energy

Front

How are sound and light waves similar?

Back

both transmit energy