Types of Waves: Transverse and Longitudinal (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

The electromagnetic spectrum includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays, ordered by increasing frequency and energy.

Key Words

conclusion
evidence

Materials Needed

cups
aluminum foil
ruler
markers
popsicle sticks

Safety First

Wash hands after handling materials.
Be careful with scissors — ask an adult for help if needed.
Do not look directly at the sun or bright lights.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read the introduction and identify the main idea of this lesson.

Step 2 — Do

Conduct a design challenge: build a car powered only by a balloon. Measure how far it travels and iterate on your design at least twice.

Step 3 — Observe

Observe what happens and describe it in detail.

Step 4 — Record

Record your observations in your science journal with measurements and descriptions.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What type of wave is sound?