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Physics: Key Terminology
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- 1Define the term "Radio Wave" :• Part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
• Used mainly for communication. - 2Define the term "Refraction" :The change in direction of a wave when it passes from one medium to another of different density.
- 3Define the term "Frequency" :The number of complete waves passing a point each second.
- 4Define the term "Microwaves" :The shortest wavelength radio wave in the electromagnet spectrum.
- 5Define the term "Aerial" :A device for receiving and transmitting radio signals.
- 6Define the term "Ionosphere" :A layer of the upper atmosphere that reflects some radio waves.
- 7Define the term "Interface" :Poor radio reception caused by overlapping waves.
- 8Define the term "Wavelength" :Distance occupied by one complete cycle of a wave.
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