Wave Phenomena

Wave Phenomena

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Physics

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

absorption

Back

when a wave transmits its energy to a medium

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

reflection

Back

occurs when a wave bounces back after hitting a surface

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

refraction

Back

the bending of waves as they pass through a medium

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

diffraction

Back

occurs when a wave changes direction or bends when it hits an obstacle

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

constructive interference

Back

when the crest and trough of waves meet and combine to form one larger wave

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

destructive interference

Back

when the crest of one wave meets the trough of another wave resulting in a smaller wave with lower amplitude

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

resonance

Back

occurs when the sound produced by one object causes another to vibrate, making a louder sound

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