Chapter 12 & 14 Scavenger Hunt

Question #1

 Name three aircraft that can break the speed of sound!!!  Find your answer at Breaking the Sound Barrier with an Aircraft.

Question #2

What is the name of the nerve in the ear that carries nerve impules to the brain.  You can find your answer at The Human Ear.

Question #3

What is the quietest sound that you can hear according to the The deciBel scale.?

Question#4

How can the Doppler Effect be used in Astronomy?

Question #5

In ancient times, what type of  Musical Instruments were used for celebrations, rituals, signals, hunting, warfare, and even to control bees?

Question #6 & #7

What facility in Hollywood wanted to add Reverberation?

Why?

Question #8

Name three clear benefits of compact  fluorescent Bulbs?

Question #9 & #10

What type of movies are created using Polarization? 

What type of filters does the audience need?

Question #11

Would you be able to hear a spaceship blow up in space? Why?

Question #12

What does the word Laser stand for?

Question #13

Name the two basic  holograms?

Question #14

How does a  rainbow form?

Question #15

The outer layer of a fiber optic is a polymer jacket.  Name four important characteristics of a polymer.