Waves/Wave Properties

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What two factors affect the amount of energy a wave has?

Back

Frequency and amplitude.

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What happens to the wavelength of a wave as its frequency decreases?

Back

The wavelength increases.

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What is the term for when a wave bends or spreads past a medium?

Back

Diffraction.

Front

What type of interference occurs when two waves meet and form a smaller amplitude?

Back

Destructive interference.

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Front

What is it called when waves meet and combine to form either a larger or smaller amplitude?

Back

Interference.

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Front

What is the definition of frequency in relation to waves?

Back

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

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What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

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What is reflection in wave behavior?

Back

Reflection is when a wave bounces back after hitting a barrier.

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What is refraction in wave behavior?

Back

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

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