Waves and Properties of Light (PLTW )

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What is frequency?

Back

The number of waves that occur in a given time. High Frequency = High Pitch; Low Frequency = Low Pitch.

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What is refraction?

Back

The bending of light when it moves from one kind of matter to another.

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What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The lowest point of a wave.

Front

What determines the loudness of a sound?

Back

Amplitude.

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What happens to the wavelength of high frequency waves?

Back

High frequency waves have low wavelength.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

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What is reflection?

Back

The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The highest point of a wave.

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

The height of a wave from its rest position, which determines the loudness of sound.

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What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency means higher pitch, while lower frequency means lower pitch.