Waves and Information Transfer

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that travels through space and matter, transferring energy from one place to another.

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What does it mean to reflect light?

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To reflect light means to bounce back light waves when they hit a surface, like a mirror.

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What is an example of an object that reflects light?

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A mirror is an example of an object that reflects light.

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How do sound waves travel?

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Sound waves travel through air (gas), liquids, or solids by vibrating the particles in those mediums.

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What is the main way a television remote control sends information?

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A television remote control sends information using light waves.

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What happens to water when it is disturbed?

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When water is disturbed, it moves up and down, creating waves.

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What is the difference between opaque and translucent materials?

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Opaque materials do not allow light to pass through, while translucent materials allow some light to pass through but not clear images.

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What is an example of a wave in nature?

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Ocean waves are an example of waves in nature.

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What type of wave is sound?

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Sound is a mechanical wave that requires a medium (like air, water, or solids) to travel.

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What is the term for the bouncing back of light or sound when it hits a surface?

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Reflection.