Light Waves

Modeling Waves

January 29th, 2021

Multiple Choice

What kind of waves are light waves?

• Longitudinal waves

• Electrons

• Transverse Waves

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Lightwaves are characterized by their

Multiple Choice

What is a wavelength?

• Distance between the top and bottom of a wave

• Distance between any two identical points on successive waves

Multiple Choice

A trough is at the _______ of a light wave

• top

• bottom

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The shorter the wavelength, the

the amount of energy

Multiple Choice

What determines color?

• amplitude

• crests

• electromagnetic

• wavelength

Multiple Choice

A light wave's amplitude determines its __________

• wavelength

• loudness

• brightness

• color