Interactions of Waves
Reflection Diffraction Refraction Destructive interference Constructive interference
Interactions of Waves Reflection Refraction What the Wave Encounters How Wave ReactsExample Hits something itWave bounces backEcho can’t go through Enters a newWave changesLight medium at an angledirection and speed;entering wave bendsa prism
Reflection
VirtualReflectsConvex Real or virtual ReflectsConcave VirtualReflectsPlane Type of Image Formed How It Affects Light Type of Mirror
Refraction
Type of LensHow it Affects LightType of Image Formed Refraction Convex Concave RefractsReal or virtual RefractsVirtual
Sound Waves
Higher frequencyLower frequency
Sound Waves Intensity Frequency Waves Sound properties include Density Temperature Elasticity travels as speed depends on heard as Pitch Loudness
Types of Waves Wavelength Amplitude
Types of Waves
Transverse Longitudinal Waves movemade ofmovemade of Crest Trough At right angles to direction of waves Parallel to direction of waves Comp- ression Rarefaction
Wave Motion
transfer Wave Motion Energy Mechanical waves Electromagnetic waves A medium to pass through include require don’t require Waves include
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
is composed of which include Microwaves Visible light Ultraviolet rays Infrared waves X-rays Radio wavesGamma rays Electromagnetic spectrum