Light and Sound Waves

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What are electromagnetic waves?

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Electromagnetic waves are waves that can travel through a vacuum and do not require a medium.

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What happens when you see an object as orange?

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The object is reflecting orange light and absorbing all other colors.

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What type of waves are light waves?

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Light waves are transverse waves.

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What does transmission mean in the context of waves?

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Transmission refers to the passage of a wave through a medium.

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What does absorption mean when discussing waves?

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Absorption is the transfer of energy from a wave to the medium through which it travels.

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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.

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What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

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In longitudinal waves, the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation, while in transverse waves, the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

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What is reflection in terms of waves?

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Reflection is the bouncing of a wave off a surface.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the change in direction of a wave as it passes from one medium to another due to a change in speed.

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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.