Basic Concepts of Waves

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Radio Waves

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A type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum longer than infrared light.

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

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The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation.

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Wavelengths

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The distance between successive crests of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave.

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Frequency

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The number of waves that pass a fixed point in unit time; also the number of cycles or vibrations undergone during one unit of time by a body in periodic motion.

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Amplitude

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The maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.

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Energy

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The capacity for doing work. It may exist in potential, kinetic, thermal, electrical, chemical, nuclear, or other various forms.

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Transverse Wave

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A wave vibrating at right angles to the direction of its propagation.

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Trough

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The lowest point in a wave.

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Crest

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The highest point in a wave.

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Visible Light

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The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye.