Vocab 1
To become different
Change
to come together with impact
collide
the highest part of a wave
crest
A carousel spins around. The horses move riders up and down. All these moving objects have energy of __________
motion
The highest point of a wave
crest
the ability to cause change
energy
an instance of colliding
collision
the number of times a wave peaks over a period of time
frequency
As the carousel spins around, it plays loud, cheerful music. The riders laugh and shout to friends. The carousel and the riders are producing__________.
Sound
the lowest point of a wave
trough
the process of an object changing position
motion
to change form
convert
a form of energy that can transfer through empty space and can make things visible
light
The bright bulbs on the carousel light up the ride. The bulbs give off the form of energy called______.
Light
the length of a wave, from one crest to the next crest, is called a __________.
wavelength
the energy on object possesses while it's moving
energy of motion
the change of one form of energy to another form of energy
energy transformation
an energy disturbance that transfers or radiates light
light wave
If you’re riding a carousel, don’t touch the bright light bulbs. Why? Because they are hot! The bright bulbs not only produce light, but also give off_______, another form of energy.
heat
the distance from the top of the crest to the bottom of the trough is called the ______.
Wave height
movement of energy from one object to another or prom one place to another
energy transfer
a disturbance that transfers energy through matter or through space
wave
a visrual object or mark that stands for something else
symbol
The carousel, its musical speakers, and its shining lights are all powered by another form of energy. If you look closely around the ride, you will find electrical cords connecting the carousel to a source of______________
electrical energy
____________ can be deep or shallow
troughs