Physical Science - Exam Review - Heat, Waves, Light, Sound

The transfer of thermal energy through a substance by direct contact is called

Part of a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart is called is called a

An example of a mechanical wave is a(n)

When a wave bends around an obstacle it is called:

A wave can make a leaf bob up and down on the water, but it cannot move the leaf toward the shore. Why?

A calorimeter uses the increase in the temperature of water to

Polarized light consists of

The electromagnetic waves with the highest frequency are:

Why does liquid rise in a thermometer?

Combining equal intensities of red, green, and blue light makes:

The temperature of a substance increases as

If a wave is traveling at a certain speed and its frequency is doubled, what happens to the wavelength of that wave?

The electromagnetic spectrum is divided into regions by

The hot air that you see rising from the pavement on a hot summer day is an example of

The amplitude of a sound’s waves determines the sound’s

The lowest possible temperature is

A standing wave results from

Electromagnetic waves are produced by

Which of the following types of waves requires a medium?

What does the frequency of a sound wave affect?