Waves

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What is a transverse wave?

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A type of wave where the particle movement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, such as light waves.

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What is a compressional wave?

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A type of wave where the particle movement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation, such as sound waves.

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What is destructive interference?

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When two waves meet and combine to produce a wave of lesser amplitude, often canceling each other out.

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What is constructive interference?

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When two waves meet and combine to produce a wave of greater amplitude.

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What is reflection in terms of waves?

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The bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface that does not absorb the wave's energy.

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What is refraction?

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The bending of a wave as it passes from one medium to another, due to a change in speed.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, radio waves, and X-rays.

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What is amplitude?

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The maximum distance that the particles of a wave move from their rest position, related to the energy of the wave.

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What is a medium in wave propagation?

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The substance through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.

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What is a vacuum?

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A space that is completely empty of matter, through which mechanical waves cannot travel.