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Which of the following statements is true about wave characteristics?
Which of the following statements is true about wave characteristics?
Amplitude refers to the distance from the center line to the peak of a wave.
Amplitude refers to the distance from the center line to the peak of a wave.
True
What mnemonic can be used to remember the order of colors in the visible spectrum?
What mnemonic can be used to remember the order of colors in the visible spectrum?
ROYGBIV
The __________ of light waves is associated with brightness or intensity of color.
The __________ of light waves is associated with brightness or intensity of color.
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Match the color to its corresponding wavelength category:
Match the color to its corresponding wavelength category:
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What unit is frequency measured in?
What unit is frequency measured in?
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The wavelength of light is measured from peak to peak.
The wavelength of light is measured from peak to peak.
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What happens to wavelength as frequency increases?
What happens to wavelength as frequency increases?
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What is the wavelength range of the visible spectrum for humans?
What is the wavelength range of the visible spectrum for humans?
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Chickens can hear sounds in the frequency range of 20 to 20000 Hz.
Chickens can hear sounds in the frequency range of 20 to 20000 Hz.
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What unit is used to measure loudness?
What unit is used to measure loudness?
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The frequency range that humans can hear is from _____ to _____ Hz.
The frequency range that humans can hear is from _____ to _____ Hz.
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Match the animal with its audible range:
Match the animal with its audible range:
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At what decibel level can hearing damage begin to occur?
At what decibel level can hearing damage begin to occur?
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The amplitude of a sound wave affects its perceived pitch.
The amplitude of a sound wave affects its perceived pitch.
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What kind of light can honeybees see that humans cannot?
What kind of light can honeybees see that humans cannot?
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Study Notes
Wave Properties
- Wavelength: The distance between two peaks of a wave.
- Frequency: The number of waves passing a point in a given time; Measured in Hertz (Hz).
- Amplitude: Distance from a wave's center line to its peak or trough.
Light Waves and Color Perception
- Visible Spectrum: Part of the electromagnetic spectrum visible to humans (380-740 nm).
- Wavelength and Color: Different wavelengths correspond to different colors (ROYGBIV: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet).
- Amplitude and Brightness: Higher amplitude = Brighter color.
Sound Waves and Hearing
- Frequency and Pitch: High-frequency sound waves are perceived as high-pitched, while low-frequency sound waves are perceived as low-pitched.
- Audible Range: Humans can hear sound frequencies between 20-20,000 Hz.
- Amplitude and Loudness: Higher amplitude = Louder sound.
- Loudness Measurement: Decibels (dB).
- Potential for Hearing Damage: Prolonged exposure to sounds above 80 dB can cause hearing damage.
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Description
Explore the fascinating concepts of wave properties including wavelength, frequency, and amplitude, as well as their relation to light and sound. This quiz covers the visible spectrum and how various wavelengths correspond to color perception. Additionally, understand how frequency and amplitude affect sound pitch and loudness.
