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1
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Sound waves?

A

Vibration of air particles/particles of solid through which sound travels

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2
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Water waves?

A

Vibration of water particles

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3
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Crest?

A

Top of wave

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4
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Trough?

A

Bottom of wave

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5
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Amplitude

A

Height of crest/trough from resting position

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6
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Wavelength

A

Length of wave

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7
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Frequency

A

No. waves passing point in one second

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8
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Speed?

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Distance wave travels in certain time

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9
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Absorption..

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Opaque: do not allow light to penetrate
Transparent: allow light to penetrate
Translucent: allow some light to penetrate

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10
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Angle of incidence =

A

Angle of reflection

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11
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Refraction?

A

Bending of light through different matter

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12
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Ohms law?

A

V=IxR

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13
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Pro/Cons of parrallel circuits

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Pro: if one globe blows, others can still work
Con: current divded between globes

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14
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Where are parrallel circuits?

A

Homes, factories (turned on/off diff times)

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15
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Pros/Cons of series circuits

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pro: same current flows through each globe
con: if one globe blows, others one wont

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16
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Where are series circuits applied?

A

Christmas lights (low voltage needs to be used)

17
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Electromagnetic Waves?

A

Vibrations of eletric/magnetic fields