22 Questions
What is the definition of mechanical waves?
Waves that travel through matter with speed varying depending on the type of media
Which characteristic of waves refers to the distance from any point on one wave to a corresponding point on the next wave?
Wavelength
What type of waves can travel through both matter and space?
Electromagnetic waves
What is the unit for measuring frequency?
hertz
Which characteristic of waves refers to the height of a wave or the distance from crest/trough to resting point?
Amplitude
Which type of waves require a medium to travel through?
Sound waves
What is the main difference between mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves?
Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through, while electromagnetic waves do not
Which type of wave travels through matter with speed varying depending on the type of media?
Sound waves
Which type of wave is higher energy than visible light?
Ultraviolet
What happens during refraction of light?
Light changes direction or bends when moving from one medium to another
In the context of transmission of light, what does it mean when light hits a translucent object?
Light penetrates the material and travels all the way through
How does reflection of light on objects impact our perception of color?
It changes the colors of objects
What is the definition of absorption in the context of light?
When light energy is taken in by a substance
Which type of wave is relative low energy compared to visible light?
Infrared
What happens when light hits an opaque object?
Light is completely absorbed by the object
Which term refers to the change in direction of a wave at a boundary between two media?
Reflection
What is an example of refraction occurring in real-life?
Splitting white light into colors using a prism
Which Amendment gave African American men the right to vote?
15th Amendment
Which Amendment prohibited the denial of the right to vote based on failure to pay a poll tax or any other tax?
24th Amendment
Which pair of Amendments granted citizenship rights and equal protection under the law for all persons born or naturalized in the United States?
14th and 24th Amendments
Which group was specifically granted the right to vote by the 19th Amendment?
Women
Which Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?
26th Amendment
Prepare for the upcoming Unit 2 physics exam by reviewing types of waves, color and the electromagnetic spectrum, transmission and absorption, reflection, and refraction. Make sure to study all the Discovery packets and Doodle Notes from each lesson. The exam will consist of 30 multiple choice questions and students will have 40 minutes to complete it.
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