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Waves Definitions Flashcards

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Frequency

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the number of waves passing any point per second

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Period

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the time for one oscillation

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Wavelength

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the distance between any point on a wave and the equivalent point on the next

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Amplitude

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the maximum distance a point moves from its rest position when a wave passes

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Ultrasound

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sound with a frequency of higher than 20kHz(above the range of human hearing)

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Compression

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a region in a longitudinal wave with a higher than normal pressure(particles are closer together)

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Rarefaction

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a region in a longitudinal wave with a lower than normal pressure(particles are further apart)

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Echo

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a reflection of sound waves

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Luminous

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capable of emitting their own light

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Non-luminous

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incapable of emitting their own light

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Diffuse reflection

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the reflection of light from an uneven surface such that an incident ray is reflected at many angles rather than just one

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Regular reflection

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the reflection of light from a smooth surface such that an incident ray is reflected entirely within the same angle

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Monochromatic

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referring to light of a single frequency, wavelength and colour

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Angle of incidence

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the angle between the incident ray and the normal

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Angle of refraction

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the angle between the refracted ray and the normal

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Real image

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an image formed when rays from a source focus(meet) to form it

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Virtual image

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an image formed by the imaginary intersection of light rays

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Angle of refraction

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the angle between the refracted ray and the normal

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Refractive index

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the ratio of speeds of a wave in two different regions

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Dispersion

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the separation of white light into colours according to wavelength

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Critical angle

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the angle of incidence beyond which total reflection occurs

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Principal focus

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the point where rays converge(meet)

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Focal length

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the distance from the centre of the lens to the principal focus

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Principal axis

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a line which passes through the centre of the lens

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