4 examples of light energy
Sun, light bulb, light up sign, ETC
what are the 3 main colors humans can see?
blue, green, and red
what is wavelength
the distance between electromagnetic waves
what is nuclear energy
the energy contained within the nucleus of an atom
how do reflections happen?
when waves bounce off of a surface
what is amplitude?
the height of the wave
what is radiant energy
energy transferred through electromagnetic radiation, like light, heat, and X-rays
what is refraction?
when a wave enters a new medium and slows down and changes direction
2 examples of different types of waves
microwaves, radio waves ETC
what is chemical energy stored in?
chemical energy is stored within the bonds of the molecules
what Is diffraction?
diffraction is the bending of waves around or through an object
what are crests and troughs?
a crest is the highest point while a trough is the lowest point
list the 7 main types of energy
mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, radiant, nuclear, and sound energy
what is wave interference?
interference is a phenomenon in which two coherent waves are combined by adding their intensities or displacements.
how do you calculate wavelength?