Properties of Waves Vocab Part 2

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

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The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, which includes visible light, radio waves, and X-rays.

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Visible Light

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The part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye, typically ranging from red to violet.

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Refraction

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The bending of light as it passes from one substance to another, causing the light to change direction.

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Rarefaction

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The region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart, resulting in lower pressure.

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Absorption

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The process by which matter takes in light energy and converts it to other forms of energy, preventing it from passing through.

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Lens

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A transparent object that refracts light to converge or diverge the light rays, forming an image.