Waves Flashcards
What is the relationship between amplitude and energy
Low energy waves have low amplitude, where as high energy waves have high amplitude
What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency
If the wavelength is increased, the frequency will decrease
What is the relationship between amplitude and wavelength
There is none
How does the energy of the wave affect the motion of matter
The more energy than more amplitude
What causes refraction?
Change in speed as it enters add an angle from one medium to another
How does light move? Does like need a medium?
Light moves in a straight line unless it hits a new medium and an angle
What does sound need to transmit
Medium
Why can sound not be heard nd outerspace
There is no medium
Why does sound travel fastest in solid and not gasses
There is more space in between molecules giving the waves more time to slow down In gas molecules where as in solid molecules they are compact
What are the three ways in which light behaves
Reflect, absorb, transmit
What are the three types of materials through light can travel
Transparent translucent opeque
What type of wave is a sound wave
Longitudinal wave
