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