REVIEW: Waves Properties and Behavior

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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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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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What are the two main types of waves?

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Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

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Define frequency in the context of waves.

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is amplitude?

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Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, indicating the wave's energy.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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What is wave speed?

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Wave speed is the distance a wave travels per unit of time, calculated as speed = wavelength × frequency.

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What is reflection in wave behavior?

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

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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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 diffraction?

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

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What is absorption in wave behavior?

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Absorption is the process by which a wave's energy is taken up by the medium it travels through.

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