Science Flashcards

(13 cards)

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Longitudinal waves

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Are waves which oscillate in a parallel direction the wave travels in.

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Transverse wave

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A wave that oscillates perpendicularly to the direction of the waves advance.

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Sound waves

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Longitudinal mechanical waves that propagate through a medium,like air, water or solids, due to vibrations

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4
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Structure of the ear

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eardrum, cochlea,stirrup,anvil,hammer,ear canal,Pinna,eardrum and auditory nerve.

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5
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Use of sound waves

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everyday communication and music

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6
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What is Reflection?

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When a wave bounces off a boundary and doesnt pass into another medium.

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what is refraction ?

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When a wave changes its direction as it passes from one medium to another.

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Parts of the eye ?

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Iris,pupil,optic nerve,lens and retina

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9
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What are the Like poles ?

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Either 2 north poles or 2 south poles.

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10
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unlike poles ?

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North to south or
South to north

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11
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Electormagnets

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Due to magnetic fields around magnetic currents.Can cause force with other near by magnets e.g motors to spin or loudspeaker to make sound.

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Biodiversity ?

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Variety of life on earth including the diversity of genes , species or eco-systems.

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Natural selection

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Fundamental mechanism to evolution where individuals with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce

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