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6th Grade
01/13/2006

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Photon
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a bundle of energy that is releaced when an atom loses some energy -
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Frequency
Definition
the number of waves(crests or troghts)that pas a point in a given amount of time
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Amplitude
Definition
the distance between a wave's mid-point and it's crest or troght - the beginning of a crest or trough to the half way point of the other trough or crest
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transverse wave
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a wave in which the crests and troughts move at right angles to the direction of the wave's travel - waves that travel up and down
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Crest
Definition
The top of a wave
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Trough
Definition
The bottom of a wave
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Wave length
Definition
the distance between the crests & troughs
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Transparent
Definition
allows light to pass through easily
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Translucent
Definition
allows light to pass throgh diffusely. Some light goes through, but most of it is reflected.
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Opaque
Definition
Does not allow light to pass easily. Reflects most light.
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Refraction
Definition
the bending of light
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Reflection
Definition
light bouncing off an object
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Defused
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some light gets reflected, and ome light goes through
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Convex lens
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a lens to focus light on a surface
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Concave lens
Definition
used to make an obejct larger
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