Physical Science Chapter 12 Quiz

Light waves are formed when atoms emit packets of [blank_start]energy[blank_end].

Waves that require medium through which to propagate are called "[blank_start]mechanical[blank_end] waves"

The sound waves that come out of a speaker are what type of waves?

Light waves consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields, and these fields are perpendicular to each other.

Match the waves with what they do. When light waves go from air to water, they [blank_start]slow down[blank_end]. When sound waves go from air to water, they [blank_start]speed up[blank_end].

The Law of Reflection states that the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection will be [blank_start]equal[blank_end] to each other.

Sonar uses what kind of waves to detect underwater structures?

Which property of light waves allows us to see the sun after it has technically sunk below the horizon?