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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| radiation | the act of spreading outward from a central source |
| photon | a quantum of electromagnetic radiation; an elementary particle that is its own antiparticle |
| refraction | the amount by which a propagating wave is bent |
| reflection | the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface |
| translucent | allowing light to pass through diffusely |
| transparent | transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity |
| opaque | not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight |
| loudness | the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction) |
| fequency | the number of occurrences within a given time period |
| period | an amount of time |
| cycle | a periodically repeated sequence of events |
| wavelength | a shared orientation leading to mutual understanding |
| pulse | the steady contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart |
| wave | (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth |
| medium | the surrounding environment |
| transverse wave | extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis |
| compression wave | the act of applying pressure |