Wave Interactions and Properties

Wave Interactions and Properties

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is reflection in terms of light waves?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light waves when they hit a surface that does not absorb the light.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light waves as they pass from one medium to another, changing speed.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to light when it travels from air to water?

Back

Light refracts, or bends, when it moves from air (less dense) to water (more dense).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave, determining its color in the case of light.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which type of wave has the shortest wavelength: radio waves, visible light, or gamma rays?

Back

Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (km/s).

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