Wave Reflection, Absorption, and Transmittance

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What is wave reflection?

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Wave reflection is the bouncing back of a wave when it hits a barrier or a surface.

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What is wave absorption?

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Wave absorption is the process by which a wave's energy is taken in by a material, causing the wave to lose its energy and stop.

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What is wave transmittance?

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Wave transmittance is the ability of a wave to pass through a material without being absorbed or reflected.

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What is the difference between sound waves and light waves?

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Sound waves need matter (medium) to travel, while light waves do not.

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Define wavelength.

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs in a wave.

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What is frequency in terms of waves?

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Frequency is how many waves occur in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is amplitude?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of a wave as it passes from one medium to another due to a change in speed.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the spreading out of waves when they pass through a narrow opening or around obstacles.

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What is constructive interference?

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Constructive interference occurs when two waves meet and combine to make a wave with a larger amplitude.