Waves Review

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What travels through a wave?

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Energy travels through a wave.

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What type of wave can travel through matter and empty space?

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An electromagnetic wave can travel through matter and empty space.

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How does light interact with an object that absorbs all colors of light?

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The object absorbs all colors of light.

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Which wave has the lowest frequency?

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Wave C has the lowest frequency.

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What occurs when waves hit a surface and bend?

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Refraction occurs when waves hit a surface and bend.

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves move parallel.

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What is reflection in terms of waves?

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Reflection is when waves bounce off a surface.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles or through openings.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.