Definition of energy: Flashcards
1
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Definition of energy:
A
The ability to make things move or change.
2
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Definition of absorb:
A
To take in.
3
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Definition of reflect:
A
To bounce off without absorbing.
4
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Definition of transmit:
A
To pass through.
5
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Definition of emit:
A
To give off.
6
Q
What is the distance from one peak of a wave to the next?
A
Wavelength.
7
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What is the maximum height of a wave?
A
Amplitude.
8
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How do we know that light carries energy?
A
We know light carries energy because light can make materials move or change.
9
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What makes types of light different?
A
What makes types of light different is the wavelength.
10
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How does light travel?
A
Light travels in a straight line.
11
Q
What are the 3 ways a material can interact with a light wave?
A
A material can absorb, reflect, or transmit a light wave.
