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Chem 5.3
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Chemistry
10th Grade
10/07/2010

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Amplitude
Definition
The wave's height from zero to the crest
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Wavelength
Definition
The distance between the crests
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Frequency
Definition
The number of wave cycles to pass a given point per unit of time
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Hertz
Definition
The SI unit of cycles per second
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As the wavelength of light increases
Definition
The frequency decreases
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Electromagnetic Radiation
Definition
energy waves that travel in a vacuum at a speed of 2.998 X 108m/s; includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet waves, X-rays, and gamma rays
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