Modeling Waves through Mediums

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What is a medium?

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The substance through which a wave can travel.

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What is reflection in terms of waves?

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Reflection is when a wave bounces back after hitting a barrier.

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What is an echo?

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An echo is a reflected sound wave that is heard after the original sound.

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Can sound waves travel through a vacuum?

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No, sound waves cannot travel through a vacuum; they need a medium.

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What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

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Light is reflected when it hits a mirror.

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What is transmission in terms of waves?

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Transmission is the passing of waves through a medium.

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What is the difference between frequency and pitch?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in a given time, while pitch is how high or low a sound is perceived.

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another.

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What is a standing wave?

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A standing wave is a wave that appears to be stationary, created by the interference of two waves traveling in opposite directions.