Waves A disturbance in a medium that transfers energy and momentum.
Disturbances All waves carry energy Waves displace matter –Waves do NOT carry matter drussell/Demos/waves/wavemotion.html.
Waves & Energy Transfer Chapter 14. 14.1 Wave Properties Energy can be transferred by particles or by waves. Types of Waves - Mechanical, Electromagnetic,
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Interactions of Waves. Reflection Diffraction Refraction Destructive interference Constructive interference.
Science 8 Unit C Section 3.0 Light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum and travels in waves.
Our Changing coastline. Coastal Processes Erosion The wearing away of the land/ cliff by the action of the sea Transportation The movement of eroded beach.
University Physics Midterm Exam Overview. 16. THE NATURE OF LIGHT Speed of light c = 3x10 8 m/s (in the vacuum) v = c/n (in the media) Formulas c = f.
Waves Parts, Types, and Interactions. Definition of a Wave A disturbance that travels through a medium from one location to another location. Waves transfer.
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Light Energy. Crest -Highest point of a wave. Crest Trough Trough - low point of a wave.
Waves & Vibrations Physical Science. Waves are common! Examples of waves: –Sound waves, visible light waves, radio waves, microwaves, water waves, sine.
