Wave Behavior

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What is Refraction?

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The bending of waves as they enter a new medium.

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What is Reflection?

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Bouncing back of waves from a surface that it can’t pass through.

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What is Absorption in wave behavior?

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The process in which waves are absorbed by a material and converted into energy.

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What is Diffraction?

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The bending of waves as they pass through openings or around corners.

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What do all waves carry?

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Energy.

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What happens to a wave when it enters a new medium?

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Its speed changes, which can cause refraction.

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What is a Crest in wave terminology?

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The highest point of a wave.

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What is a Trough in wave terminology?

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The lowest point of a wave.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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As the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.

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What is the formula for wave speed?

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Wave speed = Wavelength x Frequency.