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science test 4
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5th Grade
10/26/2010

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Term
sound


filament
Definition
_______________ is a form of energy that travels through the air.
Term
frequency
Definition
The number of vibrations per second.
Term
filament
Definition
The ___________________ is the wire inside the lightbulb.
Term
visible light
Definition
is the part of the elctromagnetic spectrum that humans can see.
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switch
Definition
controls the flow of current by opening and closing the circuit.
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volume
Definition
is the loudness of a sound.
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reflection
Definition
the bouncing of light from a surface.
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opaque
Definition
materials that do not allow light to pass through,
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transluscent
Definition
some amount of light can pass through.
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transparent
Definition
materials that allow light to pass through.
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refraction
Definition
when light moves into a differnct material and bends.
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lens
Definition
A curved transparent object that bends light.
Term
What are 2 things a an electric circuit needs for current to flow?
Definition
(1) a source of current. (2) The circuit needs to be complete.
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three examples of transparent objects
Definition
window panes, eyeglass lens, clear water
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three examples of transluscent objects
Definition
lamp shades, frosted glasses, wax paper
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3 examples of opaque objects
Definition
basket balls, chalk boards, wooden desks
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convex lens
Definition
magnifies objects
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natural light 2 examples
Definition
the sun and lightning
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artificial light
Definition
lamp light and fireworks
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transverse wave
Definition
has a vibration that is across the direction of the wave, forming an S shape.
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series circuit
Definition
In a series circuit, the current has only one path to follow.
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medium
Definition
matter that carries sound waves
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pitch
Definition
how low or how high a sound is.
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vibration
Definition
a back-and-forth movement of matter.
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echo
Definition
A sound that bounces off a surface
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parallel circuit
Definition
The current has more than one path to follow.
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