Wave and Wave Behavior Review

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What can waves transfer energy through?

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Waves can transfer energy through solid, liquid, gas, and even empty space.

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What are waves?

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Waves are repeating patterns of motion that transfer energy.

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What is the Doppler effect?

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The Doppler effect is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer moving relative to the wave source.

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What is frequency?

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Frequency is the number of complete waves passing a fixed point in a given amount of time.

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What is reflection in wave behavior?

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Reflection is when a wave bounces back after hitting a barrier.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the spreading out of waves when they pass through a narrow opening or around obstacles.

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What is amplitude?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that the wave moves from its rest position.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave.

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What is intensity in relation to waves?

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Intensity is the amount of energy a wave carries per unit area.