Basic Concepts of Waves

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Waves

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Disturbances that transfer energy from one place to another.

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Wavelength

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The distance between successive crests of a wave.

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Frequency

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The number of waves that pass a fixed point in unit time.

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

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The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation.

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Radiation

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The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves.

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Reflection

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The bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface.

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Refraction

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The bending of a wave as it enters a new medium at an angle.

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Absorption

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The process by which a wave is absorbed by a medium.

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Light Waves

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Waves of electromagnetic radiation that are visible to the human eye.

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Heat Waves

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Waves of infrared radiation that transfer heat.