Waves quiz 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Electromagnetic waves are examples of wave ____ waves
A
Transverse
2
Q
Do electromagnetic waves need a medium to travel through?
A
No
3
Q
Nodes are points on a transverse wave that
A
Do not move
4
Q
Anti nodes are points on a transverse wave that
A
Move alot
5
Q
Mechanical waves are examples of
A
Longitudinal waves
6
Q
Do mechanical waves need a medium to travel through?
A
Yes
7
Q
Compression is
A
Close together
8
Q
Rare fraction
A
Spread out
9
Q
What do both transverse and longitudinal waves transfer
A
Energy
10
Q
What is the only thing that affects the speed of sound?
A
Medium
11
Q
What is the fastest medium sound can travel through
A
Solid
12
Q
What is the slowed medium sound can travel through
A
Gas
13
Q
Taller waves means
A
Louder sound
14
Q
Smaller waves means
A
Quieter sound
15
Q
Higher waves means
A
More energy
