SOL 5.6 Light Unit Review

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What is a transverse wave?

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A type of wave where the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The highest point of a wave.

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What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The lowest point of a wave.

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What is wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is the height of a wave?

Back

The distance from the rest position to the crest or trough.

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What do we see when light waves reach our eyes?

Back

Color.

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What happens to radiant energy from the sun when it is absorbed?

Back

It warms land, water, and air.

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Which part of the light spectrum has the longest wavelength?

Back

Red.

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What is reflection in terms of light?

Back

When light bounces off a surface.

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What is refraction?

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The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.