Light and Sound Waves

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What is light?

Back

Light is a form of energy that travels in waves.

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What tool is used to see reflections?

Back

A plain mirror is used to see reflections.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is measured from the crest to the middle of a wave.

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What does each color of the spectrum represent?

Back

Each color of the spectrum represents different amounts of energy.

Front

What is an example of energy in light?

Back

A rainbow is an example of energy in light.

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What is a wavelength?

Back

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

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

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What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is the visible spectrum?

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The visible spectrum is the range of colors that can be seen by the human eye.