W.3 Sound and Light Flashcard Review

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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 without transferring matter.

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What are the main properties of waves?

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The main properties of waves include wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and speed.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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What is frequency?

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Frequency is the number of cycles of a wave that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is amplitude?

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Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, indicating the wave's energy.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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

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What is the Electromagnetic Spectrum?

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The Electromagnetic Spectrum is a range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, organized by wavelength and frequency.

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What are the types of electromagnetic radiation?

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The types of electromagnetic radiation include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

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How can a transverse wave be created in a Slinky?

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A transverse wave can be created in a Slinky by moving it up and down.