Waves

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  • Created on: 23-09-13 20:12
An oscillation (vibration) that travels through space and matter, transferring energy.
Wave
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A space which contains no particles.
Vacuum
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Another word for this is oscillation.
Vibration
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The name for the range of radiation.
Electromagnetic Spectrum
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When light or sound bounces off a surface.
Reflection
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Change in direction and speed as light travels from 2 mediums of different densities.
Refraction
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The spreading out of waves through a gap or obstacle.
Diffraction
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The name of the wave that travels perpendicularly to the direction of energy transfer.
Transverse
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The unit of used to measure the frequency of radio waves.
Hertz
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The distance between one peak of a wave of light, heat, or other energy and the next corress
Wavelength
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Card 2

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A space which contains no particles.

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Vacuum

Card 3

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Another word for this is oscillation.

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Card 4

Front

The name for the range of radiation.

Back

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Card 5

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When light or sound bounces off a surface.

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