BELLRINGER#4 Wave Properties

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What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another due to a change in its speed.

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What is diffraction?

Back

Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles and openings, which causes the waves to spread out.

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What does amplitude represent in a wave?

Back

Amplitude reflects the amount of energy in a wave.

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What is the angle of reflection when a ray of light strikes a plane mirror at an angle of incidence of 25 degrees?

Back

The angle of reflection is 25 degrees.

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State the Law of Reflection.

Back

The Law of Reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in wave motion?

Back

The relationship is given by the equation: speed = wavelength × frequency.

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Define wave speed.

Back

Wave speed is the distance traveled by a wave in a given amount of time, typically measured in meters per second.

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What is constructive interference?

Back

Constructive interference occurs when two waves meet in phase, resulting in a wave of greater amplitude.

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What is destructive interference?

Back

Destructive interference occurs when two waves meet out of phase, resulting in a wave of lesser amplitude or cancellation.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves have oscillations perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, while longitudinal waves have oscillations parallel to the direction of wave travel.