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Nathan's Light reflection
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6th Grade
01/18/2006

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crest
Definition
it is the top of the wave
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trough
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the bottom of the wave
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wavelength
Definition
the distance between one crest (or trough) and other
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photon
Definition
a bundle of energy that is released when an atom loses some energy
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frequency
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the number of waves (crests or troughs) that pass a point in a given amount of time
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amplitude
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the distance between a wave's mid-point and its crest or trough
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transverse wave
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a wave in which the crests and troughs move at right angles to the direction of the wave's travel
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transparent
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allows light to pass threw easily
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opaque
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does not allow light to pass through easily ,reflects almost all light
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translucent
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allows some light to pass through and reflects some light back.It diffuses light.
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Diffusion
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Some light boucnes off (reflects) some light goes through
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Reflection
Definition
Light bouncing off of objects
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Refraction
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Bending light waves
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Convex lense
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Used to focus light to a point
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Concave lense
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Used to magnify an object
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