8th Grade Unit 4 Waves

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What are waves that are created as a result of vibrations between an electric field and a magnetic field?

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Electromagnetic Wave

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What is the range for all types of electromagnetic radiation called?

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

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What is defined as a movement of energy through a medium or space from one place to another?

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Wave

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What term describes the number of times a wave passes a certain point in a given amount of time?

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Frequency

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What type of electromagnetic radiation has a short wavelength and high frequency?

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Ultra Violet

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What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

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Wavelength

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What is the phenomenon called when a wave bends as it passes from one medium to another?

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Refraction

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What is the term for the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position?

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Amplitude

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What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

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Mechanical Wave

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What is the term for the bouncing back of a wave when it hits a barrier?

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Reflection

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