Vocab wave quiz pt 2

Question 1

The interaction between waves that meet

Answer 1

Interference

Question 2

the increase in the amplitude of a vibration that occurs when external vibrations match an objects natural frequency

Answer 2

Resonance

Question 3

the perception of energy of a sound

Answer 3

Loudness

Question 4

A unit used to compare the loudness of different sounds

Answer 4

Decibel

Question 5

A description of how a sound is perceived as high or low

Answer 5

Pitch

Question 6

A wave that can transfer electric and magnetic energy through the vacuum of space

Answer 6

Electromagnetic wave

Question 7

The complete range of EM waves placed in order of increasing frequency

Answer 7

Electromagnetic Spectrum

Question 8

EM waves with the longest wavelengths and the lowest frequencies

Answer 8

Radio Waves

Question 9

EM waves with the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies

Answer 9

Gamma Waves

Question 10

A type of material that transmits light without scattering it

Answer 10

Transparent