Waves Review

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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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How does the pitch of sound change as the source moves toward an observer?

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The pitch of sound increases (wavelengths shorten) as the source moves toward an observer.

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How does the pitch of sound change as the source moves away from an observer?

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The pitch of sound decreases (wavelengths lengthen) as the source moves away from an observer.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of a wave as it passes at an angle from one medium to another due to a change in wave speed.

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What causes a wave to bend during refraction?

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A wave bends during refraction because its speed changes between the first and second medium.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, which vary in wavelength and frequency.

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What determines the position of electromagnetic waves on the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The position of electromagnetic waves on the spectrum is determined by their wavelengths, frequencies, and energy transfer.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in waves?

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Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.

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What is reflection in wave interactions?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of a wave when it hits a barrier or surface.

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What is absorption in wave interactions?

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Absorption is the process by which a wave's energy is taken in by a material, converting it to other forms of energy.