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What is the correct term for the distance of a wave from one crest to the next? Wavelength
________ are rhythmic disturbances that carry energy through matter and space. Waves
True or false: Electromagnetic waves require a medium to travel through. False
Waves with a higher frequency have ____ wavelengths in a given amount of time than other waves. More
Sound travels in _______ waves. Longitudinal
Electromagnetic energy travels in _______ waves. Transverse
A _______ is where the particles in a longitudinal wave are pushed together. Compression
A _______ is where the particles in a longitudinal wave spread out. Rarefaction
True or false: Sound waves require a medium to travel through. True
Particle motion is perpendicular to the motion of the wave in which type of wave? Transverse
The bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface through which it can NOT pass is called — Reflection
What is the the relationship between wavelengths and frequency on the electromagnetic spectrum? As the wavelength decreases, the frequency increases
What type of EM radiation is used in night vision goggles? Infrared
What type of EM radiation is used to send communications, including video to astronauts? Radio
What type of EM radiation is widely used in the cooking industry? Microwaves
What type of EM radiation is used to kill bacteria? Ultraviolet (UV)
What type of EM radiation is used by medical professionals to check for broken bones? X-Rays
What type of EM radiation is used to treat cancer? Gamma Rays
As an ambulance with it's siren on passes by, the change in pitch of the siren makes as it moves closer or farther away is a result of — The Doppler Effect
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