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wave vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| absorption | the transfer of energy from a wave to a medium |
| amplitude | the distance between the highest crest and the resting position |
| barrier | something that blocks the way;an obstacle |
| bend | to turn or force from straight or even to curved or angular |
| brightness | the lightness or darkness reflected light (intensity of light) |
| color | what you see when light shines (reflects or emits) off an object |
| color filter | a transparent material that absorbs some colors and allows others to pass through |