A Spectrum Of Waves Flashcards
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Q
What it is called when a wave will speed up or slow down as it passes from one material to another and can cause the wave to change direction?
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Refraction
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What features does a transverse wave have?
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Amplitude,wavelength and frequency
2
Q
Name two electromagnetic waves with a shorter wavelength than visible light?
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X-rays and gamma rays
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Q
What is diffraction
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When waves pass through a gap or an opening, the edges spread out
