Understanding Waves

Understanding Waves

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A mirror that curves outward, like the back of the spoon, is called a ______________.

Back

convex mirror

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The energy carried by an electromagnetic wave is called __________________.

Back

radiant energy

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A _______________________ causes the particles in a medium to move parallel to the direction that the wave travels.

Back

longitudinal waves

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

_________________ is the passage of a wave through a medium.

Back

transmission

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A ___________ is a transparent object with at least one curved side that causes light to change direction.

Back

lens

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface it cannot pass through?

Back

reflection

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of wave causes the particles in a medium to move perpendicular to the direction of the wave?

Back

transverse waves

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