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Waves Review
Notebook p.41-48
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What type of wave is a sound wave? | longitudinal |
| What kind of waves require a medium to transfer energy? | mechanical |
| Light waves are an example of what type of wave? | transverse |
| The "bending" of light is called... | refraction |
| How can wavelength be measured? | from crest to crest |
| What is the part of a transverse wave that has no activity called? | resting point |
| Do waves move matter? | No |
| Does light travel faster than sound? | yes |
| Why do we see the color red? | Red is the color reflected back; all the others are absorbed. |
| In order for sound to reach our ears, what happens to the particles? | They vibrate |
| The lowest frequency color on the visible spectrum of light is what? | Red |
| What is the highest frequency color on the visible light spectrum? | Violet |