Big Idea 6: Waves can carry both energy and information through space.
Essential Question: How do waves encode information?
6.1 Information can be transmitted using digital technology and waves.
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Vocabulary:
Sound Waves Binary code |
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6.2 Electromagnetic energy can be absorbed and emitted by atoms and molecules.
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Vocabulary:
Radio waves Microwaves Infrared Visible Light Ultraviolet X-rays Gamma Rays |
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6.3 Waves have predictable frequencies and wavelengths that can be calculated.
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Vocabulary:
Frequency Wavelength Constructive interference Destructive interference |
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Helpful Videos:
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NASA: Exploring Infrared Energy |
How a Microwave Oven Works Intro to Electromagnetic Spectrum |