Wave Reflection, Absorption, and Transmittance

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What is the frequency of a wave?

Back

The frequency of a wave is how many waves occur in one second.

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What is amplitude in relation to waves?

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The amplitude of a wave is the height of the wave from its resting point.

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What do waves move?

Back

Waves move energy, not matter.

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a repeating pattern of motion that transfers energy from one place to another.

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How does amplitude affect light waves?

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A higher amplitude light wave will be brighter, and a lower amplitude light wave will be dimmer.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs in a wave.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

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What happens to a wave when it hits a barrier?

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When a wave hits a barrier, it can be reflected, absorbed, or transmitted.

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What is wave reflection?

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Wave reflection occurs when a wave bounces back after hitting a barrier.

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What is wave absorption?

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Wave absorption happens when a wave's energy is taken in by the material it encounters.