Topic 3 Science Vocabulary

Front

What is the part of a device that sends radio signals?

Back

transmitter

Front

What is a disturbance that travels in a pattern and carries energy?

Back

wave

Front

What is the part of a device that changes radio waves into a usable message?

Back

receiver

Front

What do you call a group of parts that work together to complete a task?

Back

system

Front

What is the part of a device that receives radio-wave signals?

Back

antenna

Front

What is the definition of a transmitter in the context of radio communication?

Back

A transmitter is a device that sends out radio signals.

Front

How does a wave carry energy?

Back

A wave carries energy by propagating through a medium, transferring energy from one point to another.

Front

What is the function of a receiver in a communication system?

Back

A receiver converts radio waves into a usable message or signal.

Front

Can you explain what a system is in scientific terms?

Back

A system is an organized group of interrelated components that work together to achieve a specific goal.

Front

What role does an antenna play in radio communication?

Back

An antenna is used to receive or transmit radio-wave signals.