Waves and Sound Flashcards

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Amplitude

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The height of a wave's crest.

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Doppler Effect

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The change in pitch due to the listener or source being in motion.

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Frequency

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The number of waves that pass a fixed point per second.

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Reflection

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The bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface through which it cannot pass.

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Wavelength

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The distance between two crests of a wave.

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Medium

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The substance through which a wave can travel.

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Visible Light

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The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye.

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

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The full range of wavelengths, which includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet light, X rays, and gamma rays

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Prism

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A triangular piece of glass or plastic that bends light

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Refraction

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The change in direction of a wave as it enters a new medium.