Waves Flashcards

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1
Q

All waves carry

A

energy

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2
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Highest point on a wave

A

peak

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3
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lowest point on a wave

A

trough

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4
Q

height from centre to top of a wave

A

amplitude

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5
Q

larger amplitude

A

more energy

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6
Q

a wave were particles ocisslate parallel to the motion of the wave

A

longitudinal

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7
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a wave were particles ocisslate perpindicular to the motion of the wave

A

transverse

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8
Q

type of longitudinal

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sound

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9
Q

list the EM spectrum in order of increasing wavelength

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gamma, x ray, ultraviolet, visible light, infrared, microwave, radio wave

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10
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diffraction

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the bending because of an objetc or gap

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11
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refraction

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the bending of a wave as it changes from one medium to another due to a change in speed

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