Waves Vocabulary

Front

What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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Front

What is the rest position in a wave?

Back

The rest position is where the medium shows no disturbance.

Front

What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

Front

What does translucent mean?

Back

Translucent means some light passes through, but not all.

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Front

What does transparent mean?

Back

Transparent means light passes easily through objects.

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Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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Front

What is compression in a wave?

Back

Compression is the part of a wave where the medium is pushed together.

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Front

What is rarefaction in a wave?

Back

Rarefaction is the part of a wave where the medium is spread apart.

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Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

The crest is the highest point of a wave.

Front

What is the difference between opaque and transparent?

Back

Opaque objects do not allow light to pass through, while transparent objects do.

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