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Wave Reflection Absorption and Transmittance MS-PS4-1

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the energy in a wave

The Energy In A Wave.

Amplitude

Amplitude Simple Definition

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

The Transfer Of Energy From A Wave To An Object, Like Sound Energy When It Hits A Wall.

Energy Absorption

Energy Absorption Simple Definition

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

The Number Of Cycles Or Vibrations Per Second, Measured In Hertz (Hz).

Frequency

Frequency Simple Definition

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

Occurs When Two Waves Meet And Combine To Form A New Wave.

Interference

Interference Simple Definition

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

The Substance Through Which A Wave Can Travel, Like Air, Which Carries Sound Waves.

Medium

Medium Simple Definition

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

A Wave That Moves Particles Of Matter At Right Angles To Its Direction Of Travel.

Transverse Wave

Transverse Wave Simple Definition

the lowest part on a transverse wave

The Lowest Part On A Transverse Wave.

Trough

Trough Simple Definition

a repeating disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space

A Repeating Disturbance That Transfers Energy Through Matter Or Space.

Wave

Wave Simple Definition

the highest point of a transverse wave

The Highest Point Of A Transverse Wave.

Wave Crest

Wave Crest Simple Definition

the distance between the crests of two adjacent waves

The Distance Between The Crests Of Two Adjacent Waves.

Wavelength

Wavelength Simple Definition

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