Chapt 15 Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Constant frequency
A
A wave changing mediums
2
Q
Medium change and speed change in sound waves or light waves
A
Speed of sound decreases as medium density decreases
Speed of light decreases as medium density increases
3
Q
Electromagnetic spectrum
A
Frequency and energy increases in this order
Radio waves Microwaves Infrared Visible light (ROYGBIV) Ultraviolet X-rays Gamma rays
4
Q
Doppler effect
A
If the sound source is moving towards the observer, the observer is hearing a higher frequency.
If the sound source is moving away, the observer hears a lower frequency.
5
Q
Constant wave speed
A
Wave travels in only one medium