Amplify Unit 4 Waves, Energy and Information

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a pattern of motion that travels away from a source.

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What does collision mean?

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Collision means two or more things bumping into each other.

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What is a model in science?

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A model is something scientists make to answer questions about the real world.

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What is amplitude?

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Amplitude is how big or loud a wave is.

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What is a particle?

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A particle is a tiny piece of material that is too small to see.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs in a wave.

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What does it mean to vibrate?

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To vibrate means to move back and forth quickly.

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What is a source in terms of waves?

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A source is the origin point where a wave begins.

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What is transfer in the context of energy?

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Transfer is the movement of energy from one place to another.