Understanding Energy and Waves

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Definition of energy

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to do work or cause change

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Mechanical energy

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energy of motion or position

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Two main types of waves

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mechanical and electromagnetic

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Law of conservation of energy

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energy cannot be created or destroyed

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Amplitude of a wave

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Reflection of waves

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Identifying transverse vs. longitudinal waves

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Transverse: particles move up and down; Longitudinal: particles move back and forth

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Refraction of waves

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Energy transformation in a roller coaster

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Reasoning: Why do waves diffract more through narrow openings?

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