Waves Flashcards

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What do waves transfer?

A

Energy (Sound, Light)

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What is amplitude?

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It is the distance between the top/bottom of the wave to the middle.

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Name a part of the eye

A

Cornea, Pupil, Lens, Iris, Retina, Optic Nerve.

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What is a pupil (eye)?

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It is a hole that lets light through to the cornea.

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Why does the pupil get bigger/smaller?

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It does this so the right amount of light is let through. This is controlled by the iris

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What is the job of the optic nerve?

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The Optic Nerve transfers data about what we have seen, so that the brain can process it.

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What are the shapes of the cells that help you see?

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The shapes are cones and rods.

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