8PS Unit 7 Wave Properties and Electromagnetic Radiation

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frequency

Back

the number of complete wavelengths that pass a point in a given time

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energy

Back

The ability to do work or cause change

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amplitude

Back

Height of a wave

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electromagnetic spectrum

Back

All of the frequencies or wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation

Front

visible light

Back

electromagnetic waves that are visible to the human eye

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mechanical wave

Back

A wave that requires a medium through which to travel

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electromagnetic wave

Back

A form of energy that can move through the vacuum of space.

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vacuum

Back

A space where no particles of matter exist

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medium

Back

Material through which a wave travels

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pitch

Back

a tone's experienced highness or lowness; depends on frequency