waves
what is the lowest point on a wave
trough
what type of wave has the longest wavelength
radio waves
what is an arc
sparks created by an incomplete path
what radiation is the weakest
radio
What are wave interactions?
An interference
what is the highest point on a wave
crest
what type of wave has the shortest wavelength
gamma rays
what is a mutation
any change in an organisms dna
what waves are a subset of radio waves
microwaves
What types of interactions are there
Constructive and Destructive
what is wave speed
wavelength times frequency
what waves can humans see
visible light
what are greenhouse gases
gases in earth atmosphere which are responsible for keeping earth warm
what is the strongest waves
gamma rays
What does it change about the waves?
The amplitude
what is wavelength
distance from a single point on a wave to n identical point
what waves occur naturally in the sun
ultraviolet
what is energy inputs
total energy supplied to a system
what waves have very high frequencies
X-rays
When does constructive interference happen?
When the crest of one wave overlaps the crest of other waves
what is frequency
number of waves produced within a time frame
what waves can penetrate the most matter
x-rays
what is ionizing radiation
high energy radiation
what are the only waves humans can see
visible light
When does a destructive interference happen?
When the crest of one wave overlaps through the trough.