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Waves and the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Explore the energy transfer and types of waves like longitudinal and transverse, frequencies, electromagnetic spectrum, visible light, transparency levels, and phenomena like reflection and refraction in this informative guide.

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Waves and the Electromagnetic Spectrum

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  1. Waves and the Electromagnetic Spectrum

  2. WAVES • A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from place to place. • All mechanical waves move through a medium; for example sound waves move through air.

  3. Two types of waves • Longitudinal - particles move back and forth like a slinky • Transverse waves – waves move up and down

  4. Frequency is the number of waves produced in a given amount of time. High frequency means more energy and low frequency is less

  5. The Electromagnetic Wave An electromagnetic wave is a disturbance in electric and magnetic fields.

  6. Visible light is a small portion of this spectrum. This is the only part of this energy range that our eyes can detect. What we see is a rainbow of colors. RedOrangeYellowGreenBlueIndigoViolet ROY G BIV

  7. Which color of visible light has the lowest frequency?Which color of visible light has the highest frequency?

  8. LIGHT • Light is a kind of energy that travels in waves. • Light can pass through some things, but not others.

  9. Transparent • Objects that let all light pass through are called transparent. • Examples: clear glass, eyeglasses, window, fish tank, clear plastics, and transparent tape.

  10. TRANSLUCENT • An object that lets some light pass through is called translucent. • Examples: waxed paper, sunglasses, frosted glass, and thin fabrics.

  11. OPAQUE • An object that lets NO light pass through is called opaque. • Examples: rock, metal, wood, fog, aluminum foil, thick paper, and brick.

  12. Reflection • Reflection is when light or an image bounces back off an object’s surface. • Light can bounce back off an opaque object.

  13. Refraction • The change in direction of a wave as it passes from one medium into another at an angle

  14. Must show where the light hits and Exits the glass. Where could it exit? AIR A. B. Water C. Light

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