Wave Behaviors

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What is wave absorption?

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Wave absorption is the process by which a wave's energy is taken in by a material, converting it into other forms of energy, often thermal energy.

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What is wave reflection?

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Wave reflection is the bouncing back of a wave when it encounters a barrier or a new medium, changing its direction.

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What is wave refraction?

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Wave refraction is the bending of a wave as it passes from one medium to another, caused by a change in its speed.

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What is wave transmission?

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Wave transmission is the process of a wave passing through a medium without being absorbed or reflected.

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What happens to light waves when they hit a dark surface?

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Light waves are absorbed by the dark surface, converting their energy into thermal energy, which heats the surface.

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Why do sunglasses have dark lenses?

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Sunglasses have dark lenses to absorb excess light, reducing glare and protecting the eyes while still allowing some light to transmit through.

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What is the speed of light in air compared to water?

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The speed of light is faster in air than in water; it slows down when it enters water.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles or through openings, causing them to spread out.

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How does temperature affect wave speed?

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In general, as temperature increases, the speed of sound waves in a medium increases, while the speed of light is less affected by temperature.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.