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model that states earth is in the centre of the universe
geocentric
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model that states sun is in the centre of the universe
heliocentric
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when a wave hits a boundary between one medium and another, some energy is...
reflected
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another way of saying 'change direction' but with waves
refraction
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distance from one peak to the next
wavelength
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how many complete waves pass a certain point per second
frequency
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the height of the wave from the midline to the peak
amplitude
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vibrations of this wave travel 90 degrees to the direction of travel of the wave
transverse
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vibrations of this wave are along the same direction as the wave is travelling
longitudinal
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these type of lenses are used to focus light
converging
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the point where rays hitting the lens parallel to the axis all meet
focalpoint
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who discovered infrared radiation
herschel
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who discovered ultraviolet radiation
ritter
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radiowaves and microwaves are used for....
communications
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what substance absorbs UV radiation and emits visible light?
fluorescence
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gamma rays sterilize surgical instruments and...
food
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gamma radiation is one of three types of what radiation?
ionising
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a big star explode and becomes a...
supernova
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stars intially form from clouds of dust and gas called...
nebulas
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sound with frequencies less than 20Hz is...
infrasound
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what do boats and submarines use to detect stuff in the water around them
sonar
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model that states sun is in the centre of the universe

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heliocentric

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when a wave hits a boundary between one medium and another, some energy is...

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Card 4

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another way of saying 'change direction' but with waves

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distance from one peak to the next

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