Savvas Realize Topic 3 Vocabulary

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A disturbance at a single point that moves outward in all directions

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Circular Wave: A type of wave that spreads out in circles from a central point.

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A group of parts that work together to complete a task

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System: An arrangement of components that interact to achieve a specific goal.

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The part of the eye that has color

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Iris: The colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil.

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A continuous signal that sends information

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Analog: A type of signal that varies continuously and can represent a range of values.

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The part of a device that sends radio signals

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Transmitter: A device that sends out radio waves to communicate information.

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A wave that moves in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the energy transfer

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Transverse Wave: A wave where the motion of the medium is at right angles to the direction of the wave.

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A wave that moves in the same direction as the energy transfer

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Longitudinal Wave: A wave where the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

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The range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation

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Spectrum: The range of different types of electromagnetic waves, including radio waves, visible light, and X-rays.

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The ability to take in and use energy or information

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Absorb: To take in energy or information, such as light or sound.

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The distance between the highest and lowest points of a wave

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Amplitude: The maximum extent of a wave's oscillation, indicating its strength.