Wave Properties and Light

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Wavelength

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

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Visible Light

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A form of radiant energy that can be seen with the human eye.

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Refraction of light can be demonstrated by a straw appearing bent in water.

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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Reflection of light occurs when light bounces off a surface like a mirror.

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light from a surface.

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Light bends when it passes through different materials, like air to water.

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This phenomenon is known as refraction.

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A mirror reflects light, allowing us to see our reflection.

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Mirrors are surfaces that reflect light effectively.

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The light spectrum includes all wavelengths of light, visible and invisible.

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Light spectrum encompasses a wide range of electromagnetic waves.

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The peaks of a wave are the highest points in the wave pattern.

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Wave peaks are crucial in understanding wave properties.

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A medium is a material through which light can travel, like air or water.

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Light behavior varies depending on the medium.

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Light can be reflected, refracted, or absorbed by different materials.

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These interactions define how we perceive light.