Explore Relationships of Light Wave Properties

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A type of wave where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A type of wave where the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What color in the visible spectrum has the highest frequency?

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Violet.

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What color in the visible spectrum has the shortest wavelength?

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Violet.

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What is a compression in a longitudinal wave?

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A part where the particles are close together.

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What is a rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

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A part where the particles are spread apart.

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What is amplitude in wave properties?

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The maximum distance that the particles of a wave move from their rest position.

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How does frequency relate to wavelength?

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Higher frequency means shorter wavelength, and lower frequency means longer wavelength.

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What is the relationship between light color and frequency?

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Colors with higher frequencies (like violet) have more energy than colors with lower frequencies (like red).

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What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

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It refracts and separates into different colors of the visible spectrum.