Reflection, Refraction, & Absorption

Front

What are the waves on the electromagnetic spectrum needed for WIFI and texting on our cell phones?

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Radio Waves

Front

What is the term for light waves bending through a prism?

Back

Refraction

Front

What do we call the bending of light waves as they pass through a transparent medium?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is a vibration or disturbance that transfers energy from place to place?

Back

Wave

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests of a wave?

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Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

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Trough

Front

What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the process called when light is absorbed by a material and does not pass through?

Back

Absorption

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different mediums.