Elevate Science Topic 3 Review

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What does translucent mean?

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Translucent means it lets some light pass through but not all.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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A crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is frosted glass an example of?

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Frosted glass is an example of translucent.

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What does a receiver do in radio communication?

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A receiver converts radio waves into a usable message.

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What is the definition of wavelength?

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

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the height of the wave from its rest position to its crest or trough.

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What is the difference between transparent and opaque materials?

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Transparent materials let all light pass through, while opaque materials let no light pass through.

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Can you give an example of a transparent material?

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An example of a transparent material is clear glass.

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What happens to light when it hits a translucent object?

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When light hits a translucent object, it passes through but is scattered, making objects behind it appear blurry.

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