The Light and Sound Show Waves, Light, and Sound

S8P4. Students will explore the wave nature of sound and electromagnetic radiation. a. Identify the characteristics of electromagnetic and mechanical waves. b. Describe how the behavior of light waves is manipulated causing reflection, refraction diffraction, and absorption. c. Explain how the human eye sees objects and colors in terms of wavelengths.

S8P4. Students will explore the wave nature of sound and electromagnetic radiation. d. Describe how the behavior of waves is affected by medium (such as air, water, solids). e. Relate the properties of sound to everyday experiences. f. Diagram the parts of the wave and explain how the parts are affected by changes in amplitude and pitch.

Many movies have shown scenes where explosions can be seen and heard in space. Which statement BEST describes why these scenes are not correct? Sound waves are unable to travel in outer space. Light waves travel too slowly to be seen in outer space. Light and sound travel at different speeds in outer space. Light and sound travel in different directions in outer space.

Many movies have shown scenes where explosions can be seen and heard in space. Which statement BEST describes why these scenes are not correct? Sound waves are unable to travel in outer space. Light waves travel too slowly to be seen in outer space. Light and sound travel at different speeds in outer space. Light and sound travel in different directions in outer space.

A student is drawing a diagram of a light ray as it enters a pane of glass. Which of these shows the correctly completed diagram?

A student is drawing a diagram of a light ray as it enters a pane of glass. Which of these shows the correctly completed diagram?

Sound travels fastest in a solid; next fastest in a liquid, and slowest in the air!

The Doppler Effect Big Bang Theory Ambulance