Science Questions:Chapter 17 Flashcards

1
Q

Which is a characteristic of sound waves?

A

A medium is necsessary for the waves to travel

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2
Q

Which type of lens is it possible to use in the microscope?

A

Convex lens

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3
Q

What must happen in order for a sound wave to travel?

A

Matter must vibrate

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4
Q

Which surface would bounce back almost all of the light?

A

A mirror

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5
Q

Which musical instruments make sound with the lowest frequency?

A

Tuba

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6
Q

When we see a colored object, what are we really seeing?

A

Light that has not been absorbed

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7
Q

What is the result of some one hitting a drum harder than before?

A

The frequency increase

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8
Q

What kind of image does the concave lens produce?

A

A smaller image

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