Transferring energy as waves Flashcards
1
Q
what is radiation?
A
One of the types of ENERGY TRANSFER is called RADIATION.
2
Q
what does radiation mean
A
RADIATION means ‘giving out energy in the form of waves.’
3
Q
examples of waves
A
Water Waves
Sound Waves
Light Waves
Heat (Infra Red) Waves.
4
Q
WHAT IS A WAVE
A
A wave is a repeating pattern of particle motion or energy fields, which
TRANSFERS ENERGY WITHOUT TRANSFERRING MATTER!
