
Waves, Sound, and Light
Quiz by Julesklettke
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Waves used to see into solid objects; used in a doctorâs office or hospital
High point of a wave
Low point of a wave
Waves that move energy and the wave in the SAME direction (Compression wave)
Sounds that are organized and played by people
Waves in the air caused by vibrations
The number of waves per unit of time; measured in Hertz
Waves that move energy and the wave in DIFFERENT directions (S wave)
Distance between the crest and resting position of the waves
The line through the middle of a wave; beginning position
Sound waves move through this medium
Sound is made by
Sound cannot travel through
On a string instrument the lower pitches are on _________ strings
The distance between one crest and the next crest
Waves that have a color spectrum known as ROYGBIV
Waves that disturb (move) matter
Waves that are used in heat lamps; heat signature given off by animals
Waves that have the shortest wavelength and highest energy
Waves used in microwaves or music stations
Bending of light wavesÂ
Bending of light waves around an objectÂ
Light waves bounding off of objectsÂ
The angle of reflection is equal to the angle of _____________
Creates bands of color using light
Light travels at the same speed through different mediums
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Allows light to pass through
Does not allow light to pass through
Allows some light to pass through