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Sound and Light

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ReflectionLight rays that bounce back after they hit a smooth, shiny surface.
RefractionThe bending of light rays
PhotonsTiny particles of light
RaysStraight lines that light travels in
WavesA travelling disturbance that carries sound or light
SoundEnergy caused by vibrating objects.
Concave LensesThinner in the middle, helps see things in the distance
Convex LensesThicker in the middle, helps see things close to you.
PitchThe quality of being high or low.
AmplitudeMeasurement from rest to crest or rest to trough.
CrestThe highest point of a wave.
TroughThe lowest point of a wave.
FrequencyThe number of wavelengths in a certain amount of time.
HertzThe label for frequency
Transverse waveLight and electromagnetic waves are an example.
Longitudinal WaveA sound wave is an example.
Surface waveThe waves at the ocean are an example.
MediumThe substance a wave travels through.


Kay Weber

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