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Amplitude |
The height of a wave or Depth of a wave through as measured from a wave's rest point ; a measure of energy carried by the wave |
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Crest |
The highest point on a wave |
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Electromagnetic radiation |
The transmission of energy in the form of waves or rays, from the longest radio waves to the shortest gamma rays |
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Energy |
The capacity for applying a force |
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Frequency |
In a wave, the number of repetitive motions, or vibrations, that occur in a given time, measured in cycles per seconds or hertz (Hz) (4.1) |
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Gamma rays |
Dunno |
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Infrared waves |
Blah |
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Microwaves |
Ua |
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Radio waves |
Ud |
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Reflection |
Kd |
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Refraction |
D |
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Spectrum |
J |
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Trough |
K |
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Ultraviolet waves |
S |
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Visible light |
Z |
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Wave |
D |
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Wavelength |
S |
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X rays |
J |
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Wave model of light |
D |