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to take in
absorb
a type of wave that carries energy from one place to another, even through empty space
light
to bounce off without absorbing
reflect
a pattern that describes how energy is carried from one place to another
wave
the maximum height of a wave
amplitude
an object that emits light
light source
a range of wavelengths
spectrum
a curved line that shows the characteristics of a wave
waveform
to give off
emit
anything that has mass and takes up space
matter
to pass through
transmit
the distance from one peak of a wave to the next
wavelength
the ability to make things move or change
energy
a group of atoms joined together in a particular way
molecule
a type of invisible light that is beyond violet on the spectrum
ultraviolet
to move from one object to another or one place to another
transfer
the number of peaks of a wave that pass in a second
frequency
how often or fast something happens
rate
to form a mental picture of something that cannot be seen
visualize
a balanced state in which a system is stable, such as when two or more samples are at
the same temperature
equilibrium