Waves - Basic Review

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What are waves?

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Waves are disturbances that transfer energy from one place to another.

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What type of waves are used to sterilize medical equipment?

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Ultraviolet waves are used to sterilize medical equipment.

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In a longitudinal wave, how do the particles move?

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The particles move parallel to the wave's motion.

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What happens to light that strikes an object?

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Light may be reflected, transmitted, or absorbed.

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Which diagram represents a longitudinal wave?

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Diagram C shows an example of a longitudinal wave.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave where the particles move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's motion.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

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What is reflection in terms of waves?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of a wave when it hits a barrier.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another.

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What is absorption in the context of light?

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Absorption is the process by which light is taken in by an object.