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Language of Science 6.3
Voc. Words 6.3
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05/02/2011
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Wave
 Definition
are means by which energy is transferred from one point to another of a wave increases, wavelength decreases
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Transverse wave
 Definition
vibrates at right angles to the direction of travel in up and down motion... examples include: visible light, ultra Violet light, x-rays, radio and microwaves
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Longitudinal wave
 Definition
Back and forth waves that can't exist without a medium to travel through...examples include: sound, slinky, spring and AC electricity
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Crest
 Definition
high point on a wave
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Trough
 Definition
low point on a wave
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Amplitude
 Definition
is the height of a wave from the resting position....as energy increases amplitude increases.
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Wavelength
 Definition
is the distance two corresponding points on a wave...as the energy
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Frequency
 Definition
represents the number of waves that pass by a point every second...as energy of a wave increases; frequency increases
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Hertz
 Definition
unit to measure frequency of a wave...abbreviation is Hz
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Reflection
 Definition
means to bounce off a surface
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Refraction
 Definition
means to bend through an object
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Polarization
 Definition
a way of describing the direction (vertical or horizontal) that waves of light travel
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