Waves Flashcards
Waves
The transport of energy without the transport of matter
P waves
Shakes the ground back and forth in the same direction and opposite direction.
S waves
-Secondary wave
Amplitude
-Measures the height of the wave from the crest (high point) or trough (low point) of the wave to the midline
Wavelength
Measures the horizontal distance between cycles
Frequency
Number of wave cycles that are completed in one second
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light waves with different energies, wavelengths, and frequencies
Visible Light Waves
-Light that humans can see
Transmission
The passing of waves through or into a medium
Reflection
The bouncing back of a wave after it strikes a barrier or object.
Absorption
The process of taking in or soaking up energy carried by a light wave.
Refraction
The bending of a wave when it strikes a medium at an angle.