Waves

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What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

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What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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Which color of light has the highest energy?

Back

Violet light has the highest energy among visible colors.

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What is refraction?

Back

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

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What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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What is a prism used for?

Back

A prism is used to separate visible light into its component colors.

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The amplitude is the maximum distance the wave moves from its rest position.

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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 the frequency of a wave?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.