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PS.9 Transverse Waves Vocabulary

PS.9 The student will investigate and understand the characteristics of transverse waves. Key concepts include; a) wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, crest, trough; b) the wave behavior of light; c) images formed by lenses and mirrors; d) the electromagnetic spectrum; e) technological applications of light.

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transverse waveA reaction involving the particles in the nucleus of an atom that can change one element into another element.
wavelengthAn atom with the same number of protons and different number of neutrons from other atoms of the same element.
frequencyThe sum of the protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.
speedThe process in which the atomic nuclei of unstable isotopes release fast-moving particles and energy.
amplitudeParticles and energy produced during radioactive decay.
crestA form of nuclear radiation consisting of two protons and two neutrons.
troughAn electron that is given off by a nucleus during radioactive decay.
Visible lightA form of nuclear radiation consisting of high-energy waves.
Radiant energyThe length of time needed for half the atoms of a radioactive isotope sample to decay.
frequencyThe process of determining the age of an object using the half-life of one or more radioactive isotopes.
reflectionA radioactive isotope that can be followed through the steps of a chemical reaction or industrial process.
refractionA process in which radioactive elements are used to destroy unhealthy cells.



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