Wave Unit Review

Front

Sound waves travel the fastest in:

Back

Solid

Front

What is an example of a translucent object?

Back

Waxed paper

Front

Why does an apple look red?

Back

Because it reflects red light waves and absorbs the others.

Front

Wavelength measures from:

Back

Crest to Crest

Front

How does light behave when hitting a yellow shirt?

Back

Yellow is reflected; all other colors are absorbed.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

Front

What is the difference between translucent and opaque objects?

Back

Translucent objects allow some light to pass through, while opaque objects do not.

Front

What is reflection?

Back

The bouncing back of light waves when they hit a surface.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

The bending of light waves as they pass from one medium to another.

Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The maximum distance a wave moves from its resting position.