Waves Flashcards

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Waves

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The transport of energy without the transport of matter

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P waves
longitudinal waves

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Shakes the ground back and forth in the same direction and opposite direction.
They move fast
sound waves
needs a medium or material to pass through

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S waves
transverse waves

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Secondary wave
They moves slowly up and down
light waves

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Amplitude

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Measures the height of the wave from the crest (high point) or trough (low point) of the wave to the midline
higher amplitude = higher energy

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Wavelength

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Measures the horizontal distance between cycles
Crest to crest
shorter wavelength = higher energy

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Frequency

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Number of wave cycles that are completed in one second
higher frequency = higher energy

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

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Light waves with different energies, wavelengths, and frequencies.

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Visible Light Waves

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Light that humans can see
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet
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Transmission

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The passing of waves through or into a medium

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Reflection

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The bouncing back of a wave after it strikes a barrier or object.

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Absorption

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The process of taking in or soaking up energy carried by a light wave.

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