Light Waves Vocabulary Flashcard

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Emit

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To release or send out energy, such as light or sound.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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Energy

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The force that enables objects to move or undergo change.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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Transmitting

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The act of sending or conveying information, such as sending a text message.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Reflection

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The bouncing back of light or sound waves when they hit a surface.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Amplitude

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The maximum height of a wave, indicating the strength of the wave.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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Wavelength

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The distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs in a wave.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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Light Source

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An object that emits light, such as the sun or a light bulb.

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NGSS.4-PS4-2

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Absorb

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To take in energy, such as light or sound, rather than reflecting it.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Magnitude

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The size or extent of something, often used to describe the strength of a wave.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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Frequency

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The number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2