S8P4 Waves Review 2

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What is a wave?

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

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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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Transverse waves have oscillations perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, while longitudinal waves have oscillations parallel to the direction of wave travel.

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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 due to a change in speed.

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What is reflection?

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

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the spreading out of waves when they pass through a narrow opening or around obstacles.

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What is absorption in terms of wave behavior?

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Absorption is the process by which a wave's energy is taken up by a material, converting it to other forms of energy.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, ordered by wavelength or frequency.

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List the types of waves in the electromagnetic spectrum from lowest energy to highest energy.

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Radio Wave, Microwave, Infrared, Visible Light, Ultraviolet, X-ray, Gamma Ray.

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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 (km/s).

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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.