Waves- sound and light

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What is Reflection in the context of waves?

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Reflection is when a wave hits a material that it can't pass through and bounces back.

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What type of wave is a sound wave?

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Sound waves are longitudinal waves.

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What is a Transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave where the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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How does amplitude affect the loudness of a sound wave?

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As amplitude increases, the sound gets louder.

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What happens to light when it hits a blue object?

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The color you see is reflected while all the other colors are absorbed.

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What is Refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of a wave as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is Diffraction?

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Diffraction is the spreading out of waves when they pass through a narrow opening or around obstacles.

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What is Interference in wave behavior?

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Interference is when two or more waves overlap and combine to form a new wave pattern.

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What is the difference between Longitudinal and Transverse waves?

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In longitudinal waves, the medium moves parallel to the direction of the wave, while in transverse waves, the medium moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?

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The speed of sound in air at room temperature is approximately 343 meters per second.