Wave Behaviors

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What is reflection in wave behavior?

Back

Reflection is when a wave bounces off a surface and changes direction.

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Which wave property changes when a wave passes from one medium to another?

Back

The speed of the wave may change.

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What is absorption in the context of waves?

Back

Absorption is when waves, such as light, are taken in by a material, causing it to warm up.

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What happens during refraction?

Back

Refraction occurs when a wave's speed changes as it enters a new medium, causing it to bend.

Front

What is a prism?

Back

A prism is a transparent object that separates white light into its spectrum of colors.

Front

What is the definition of wavelength?

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

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What is frequency in wave behavior?

Back

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

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of waves, while refraction is the bending of waves as they pass into a different medium.

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What is transmission in wave behavior?

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

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What is the law of reflection?

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The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.