If the frequency of a wave decreases, what will the energy do?
The energy will decrease.
What is destructive interference?
When the crest of one wave and the trough of another overlap. They cancel each other out
What are the 4 types of wave interaction?
1. Reflection, 2. Refraction, 3.Diffraction, 4. Interference
What is wave interference?
When 2 or more waves overlap.
What is reflection?
When a wave bounces back after hitting a barrier. ex. light off of snow
What is the wavelength of a wave?
The distance between 2 crests or 2 troughs
What do waves transfer or give off?
Energy
What are examples of a medium?
liquid, solid, or gas
What is constructive interference?
when 2 wave crests or roughs overlap. Results in a larger amplitude and has more energy.
What is the amplitude of a wave?
It is the wave height, measured from the resting position to either the trough or the crest.
When a wave moves, does the material travel? ex leaf in water
no. The material does not move, the water does.
What is wave Diffraction?
The bending of waves around a barrier
What is an example of a mechanical wave?
light waves, sound waves, and ocean waves
What is wave refraction?
The bending of a wave when it passes through a medium
Where is the crest of a wave located?
The very top of the wave. The highest point.
Where is the trough of a wave?
The lowest point of the wave
What are the 2 different types of Wave Interference?
Constructive and destructive
What is a wave?
any disturbance that transits energy thought matter or empty space
What is the frequency?
The number of waves produced in a given time.
How is energy transferred from a wave?
The vibrations of particles in the medium
How would you measure a wavelength?
measure the distance between the same point on 2 waves
What is this an example of?
Refraction
When a wavelength decreases, what happens to the frequency?
The frequency will increase.
How does the moon shine at night when there is no light?
The sunlight reflects off of the moon.