Waves Flashcardizz

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What is Amplitude?

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The part of a wave between the resting point and the crest, or the resting point and the trough.

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What is Reflection in terms of waves?

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When light bounces off a medium.

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What is the role of Reflection in sonar and echolocation?

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Sonar and echolocation use reflection to detect objects underwater.

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What is Diffraction?

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The bending and spreading of waves as they move around a barrier or through an opening.

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What determines the frequency of a wave?

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The number of waves that pass a point in 1 second.

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What is the definition of Frequency?

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The number of complete waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time.

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What is the difference between Crest and Trough?

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Crest is the highest point of a wave, while Trough is the lowest point.

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What is Refraction?

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The bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another.

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What is the relationship between Amplitude and energy?

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Higher amplitude means more energy in the wave.

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What is the medium in wave propagation?

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The substance through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.