Wave and Light Test Review Flashcards
Sound waves travel fastest through ________
solids
The number of waves that pass a given point in a second is known as a wave’s ________________
frequency
A wave is a pattern of motion that transports _______
energy
The colors we see depend on the wavelength and frequency of the light. True or False
True
Objects that absorb certain wavelengths of light and transmit other wavelengths are called __________ objects.
translucent
Which of the following forms of electromagnetic radiation has the highest frequency?
gamma rays
Which of the following forms of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength?
radio waves
Most sound waves travel through air making ______________ and rarefaction
compression
Higher frequency = _________ pitch
higher
Ultraviolet radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation that has a longer wavelength than visible light and is therefore not detectable by the human eye. True or False
False - ultraviolet radiation has shorter wavelengths than visible
The relationship between wavelength and frequency is _________ proportional.
inversely
When a sound source is moving towards you, you hear a __________ frequency sound
higher
Electromagnetic radiation is organized by how much ________ it carries.
energy
Objects that do not allow light to pass through them are called _________ objects.
opaque
Humans cannot see infrared light with the naked eye, and can feel infrared’s energy in the form of heat on their skin. True or False
True - infrared light does not fall in the visible light spectrum, therefore can only be felt, but not seen