waves Flashcards
waves
The transport of energy without the transport of matter
P waves / longitudinal waves
Shakes the ground back and forth in the same direction and opposite direction.They move fast.sound waves.needs a medium or material to pass through
S waves / transverse waves
Secondary wave moves slowly up and down light waves
Amplitude
Measures the height of the wave from the crest (high point) or trough (low point) of the wave to the mid line
Wavelength
Measures the horizontal distance between cycles
Frequency
Number of wave cycles that are completed in one second
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light waves with different energies, wavelengths, and frequencies
Visible Light Waves
Light that humans can see
Transmission
The passing of waves through or into a medium
Reflection
The bouncing back of a wave after it strikes a barrier or object
Absorption
The process of taking in or soaking up energy carried by a light wave
Refraction
The bending of a wave when it strikes a medium at an angle
