Physics - Waves & The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Which statement best describes transverse waves?

In a longitudinal wave, the vibrations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.

What is the term for the distance between the highest point and the midpoint of a wave?

The highest point of a wave is called the ______.

Match the following terms with their definitions:

What is the wave equation?

A sound wave in air is an example of a transverse wave.

If a wave has a speed of 12 m/s and a wavelength of 0.4 m, what is its frequency?

The distance a surfer travels in a wave of 52 m in 8 seconds results in a speed of ______.

What measurement is taken first in the procedure to measure wave speed using a ripple tank?

What is a transverse wave?

What is a longitudinal wave?

Transverse waves only move __ and __ and can be transferred for __ ____. Longitudinal waves only ___ __ and ___ __ a little bit, these are called ______ and ______ where the energy can be transferred for __ ____.

Sound travels fastest in solids rather than liquids or gases because the particles are ___ ____. The more ___ ___ the particles are the faster the sound travels.

What is velocity?

Which wave type involves vibrations at right angles to the direction of energy transfer?

Longitudinal waves can travel through solids but not through liquids or gases.

In transverse waves, vibrations are _______ to the direction of energy transfer.

What is the effect called when light rays bend as they travel through different materials?

Light travels faster through water than it does through air.

What happens to the wavelength of light when it enters a medium like glass?

When a wave is ______, it transfers all of its energy to the material.

Match the following actions to their descriptions:

Match the following aspects of the refraction diagram represented by letters to what they are called:

What should the second person do when they see the first person bang the blocks together?

The speed of sound can only be measured over a single distance.

What is the first measurement taken to conduct the speed of sound experiment?

The person holding the wooden blocks begins the experiment by ______ the blocks together.

Match the steps of the speed of sound measurement procedure with their descriptions:

What is the first measurement to be taken when measuring waves using a ripple tank?

The speed of sound waves is calculated using the recorded frequency and the wavelength of the metal rod.

What equipment is used to create wave patterns in a ripple tank?

To determine the wavelength of waves, you need to measure the length of the screen and divide by the number of _______.

Match the equipment to its corresponding wave measurement method:

What is a common use for ultraviolet waves?

Gamma rays are primarily used for communication.

What is the speed of microwave waves in meters per second?

The type of wave used for thermal imaging is ______.

Match the following types of electromagnetic waves with their uses:

What happens to visible light when it is too intense?

Higher frequency waves have longer wavelengths.

What is one potential danger of exposure to microwaves?

White light can be split into a spectrum of colors using a ______.

Match each type of wave to its corresponding danger: