Waves Review

Front

What type of material allows only some light through it causing objects behind it to appear blurry?

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Transluscent

Front

Definition: the change in direction of a wave passing from one medium to another; also known as the bending of a wave.

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Refraction

Front

Sunglasses lenses are normally darker colored so they can __________ some of the light that would get into your eyes, but it is also important they can ___________ light since you need to be able to see through them.

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absorb; transmit

Front

The ability to hear sounds around a corner is due to...

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diffraction

Front

How many cycles (wavelengths) are in this wave?

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3

Front

What is the term for the bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface?

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Reflection

Front

What is the term for the spreading out of waves as they pass through an opening or around obstacles?

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Diffraction

Front

What do we call the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

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Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position?

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Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time?

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Frequency