Physics Definition

Question 0

Frequency

Answer 0

Rate of repetition of a wave; measured in hertz with is cycles in per second

Question 1

Wave

Answer 1

Disturbance that transfers Energy from one point to another without transferring matter

Question 2

Wavelength

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Distance from one place in a wave to the next similar place in the wave

Question 3

Amplitude

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Wave height from the rest position to the crest, or wave depth from the rest position to the through; The larger the amplitude, the more energy that is carried

Question 4

Electromagnetic radiation

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Energy that can travel through empty space in the form of waves

Question 5

Electromagnetic spectrum

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Entire range of wavelengths or frequencies of electromagnetic radiation extending from the shortest GammaRay’s to the longest Radio waves including light

Question 6

Plane mirror

Answer 6

Mirror that has a flat reflective surface

Question 7

Concave

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Reflective surface that curves inward like a bowl

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Convex

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Reflecting surface that curves outward

Question 9

Real image

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Image formed by Rays that come from the location of the image

Question 10

Virtual

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Image formed by rays that do not come from the location of the image

Question 11

Focal point

Answer 11

Point where light rays meet or appear to meet

Question 12

Magnification

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Measure of how much larger or smaller image is compared with the object itself