Sound and Light Waves

Front

What happens to the sound when a student hits the drums with greater force?

Back

The sound becomes louder.

Front

What does a wave transfer?

Back

Energy.

Front

What best describes visible light?

Back

Light includes a range of electromagnetic waves that make up a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Front

What is a source of sound?

Back

A vibration.

Front

What does sound need to travel through?

Back

A medium.

Front

What is the definition of a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is a mechanical wave?

Back

A wave that requires a medium to travel through, such as sound waves.

Front

What is an electromagnetic wave?

Back

A wave that can travel through a vacuum, such as light waves.

Front

What is frequency in relation to waves?

Back

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