Light Waves Review

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What is the relationship between a light wave's wavelength and its frequency?

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They are inversely proportional.

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What can be inferred if one laser has a different wavelength than others?

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It could be giving off a different type of light.

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What does a light wave transfer as it travels through a medium?

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Energy only.

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How does amplitude affect light waves?

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Higher amplitude means more energy in the wave.

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What happens to light when it enters a new medium?

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It changes speed and direction.

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What is wavelength in the context of light waves?

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The distance between successive peaks of a wave.

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What is frequency in the context of light waves?

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

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

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What is refraction?

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The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is the role of a prism in demonstrating light behavior?

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It disperses light into its component colors.