Wave behavior review

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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 their speed.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the spreading of waves when they encounter an obstacle or pass through a narrow opening.

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What is the crest of a wave?

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The crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is the trough of a wave?

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The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What is amplitude in wave behavior?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave, such as the crest or trough, move from their rest position.

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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 reflection in wave behavior?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of waves when they hit a barrier.

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What is transmission in wave behavior?

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Transmission is the passing of waves through a medium without being absorbed.

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How does the speed of a wave change when it enters a different medium?

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The speed of a wave changes depending on the density and elasticity of the new medium, which can cause refraction.

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What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

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When light passes through a prism, it refracts and separates into its component colors.