Wave Flash Cards

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Wave

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A pattern that describes how energy is carried from one place to another

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Amplitude

Back

The maximum height of a wave

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Frequency

Back

The number of peaks of a wave that passes in a second

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Wavelength

Back

The distance from one peak of a wave to the next

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Reflection

Back

To bounce off without being absorbed or taken in

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Refraction

Back

The bending of a wave as it passes through something

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Absorption

Back

To take in

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Transmission

Back

To pass through a medium.

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Mechanical waves

Back

waves that need a medium in order to travel 

Ex: Ocean, sound, seismic, slinky

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Electromagnetic waves

Back

waves that DO NOT need a medium in order to travel 

Ex: light radio, x-ray, gamma ray