Mod 9 Vocabulary review

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The bending of a wave caused by a change in its speed as it travels from one medium to another.

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Refraction

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What is the highest point on a transverse wave called?

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Crest

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The bending of waves around an obstacle is called:

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Diffraction

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What is the term for the amount of time it takes one wavelength to pass a fixed point?

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Period

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What is the term for the number of wavelengths that pass a fixed point each second?

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Frequency

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What is the lowest point on a transverse wave called?

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Trough

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

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Wavelength

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What is the maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position?

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Amplitude

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What is the speed of a wave if its wavelength is 2 meters and its frequency is 3 Hz?

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Velocity = Frequency x Wavelength = 3 Hz x 2 m = 6 m/s

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What is the phenomenon called when a wave bounces back after hitting a barrier?

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Reflection

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