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Waves

QuestionAnswer
Crest Top of wave
Rest Midpoint of wave
Trough Bottom of wave
Wavelength Distance from crest to crest
Frequency Amount if waves per sec in a wavelength
Amplitude Height of wave
Compression Particles of a medium are squeezed close together
Rarefaction Particles are spread out
Longitudinal Waves that move in straight path
Transverse Up and down, side to side
Formula V= wavelength (backward y) x frequency (f)
In what types of materials does sound travel fastest Solids
When frequency increases, what sound do you hear? High pitch
When frequency decreases, what sound do you hear? Low pitch
When amplitude increases, what sound do you hear? Loud
When amplitude decreases, what sound do you hear? Quiet
A young child screams on playground. Frequency is - Amplitude is - High High
A low pitched bass drum is hit hard. Frequency is - Amplitude is - Low High
Transmission Passing of waves through a material
Absorption Light is converted to heat
Reflection Wave bounces off an object
Refraction Bending of a wave as it passes through a medium
Diffraction Light scatters into different wavelengths
How does light change with a high frequency Purple
How does light change in a low frequency Red
How does light change with a high amplitude Bright
How does light change with a low amplitude Dimmer
How might an increase in greenhouse gases lead to changes in temp on Earth More heat is trapped
Three components that are important to add to a solar cooker Clear layer Black colors Reflectors
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