Wave Reflection, Absorption, and Transmittance

Front

What is the term for the height of a wave from its resting point?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the measure of how many waves occur in one second called?

Back

Frequency

Front

What do waves transfer from one place to another?

Back

Energy

Front

Which two properties of waves determine color?

Back

Wavelength and frequency

Front

What is a repeating pattern of motion that transfers energy called?

Back

Wave

Front

What is the term for the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the phenomenon called when a wave encounters an obstacle and bounces back?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is it called when a wave is absorbed by a material and does not pass through?

Back

Absorption

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in a wave?

Back

They are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What is the speed of a wave dependent on?

Back

The medium through which it travels.