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Wave Reflection Absorption and Transmittance MS-PS4-1

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amplitude

the energy in a wave
amplitude Simple Definition

energy absorption

the transfer of energy from a wave to an object, like sound energy when it hits a wall
energy absorption Simple Definition

frequency

the number of cycles or vibrations per second, measured in hertz (Hz)
frequency Simple Definition

interference

occurs when two waves meet and combine to form a new wave
interference Simple Definition

medium

the substance through which a wave can travel, like air, which carries sound waves
medium Simple Definition

transverse wave

a wave that moves particles of matter at right angles to its direction of travel
transverse wave Simple Definition

trough

the lowest part on a transverse wave
trough Simple Definition

wave

a repeating disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space
wave Simple Definition

wave crest

the highest point of a transverse wave
wave crest Simple Definition

wavelength

the distance between the crests of two adjacent waves
wavelength Simple Definition

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