Waves Flashcards

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Wave

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

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Medium

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A medium is any substance that a wave moves through.

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Mechanical waves

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Waves that transfer energy through matter are known as Mechanical waves.

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Transverse wave

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In a transverse wave, the direction in witch the wave travels in perpendicular, or at right angles, to the direction of the disturbance.

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Longitudinal wave

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In a longitudinal wave, the wave travels in the same direction as the disturbance.

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Reflection

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The bouncing back of a wave after it strikes a barrier is called a reflection.

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Refraction

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Refraction is the bending of a wave as it enters a new medium at an angle other than 90 degrees.

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Diffraction

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Diffraction is the spreading out of waves through an opening or around the edge of an obstacle

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Interference

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Interference is the meeting and combining of waves.

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