Waves and Light Crossword Puzzle

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  • wave: something that transfers energy w _
  • down: longitudinal waves vibrate up and d _
  • forth: transverse waves vibrate back and f _
  • focus: convex lens f _ rays to a point.
  • spread: concave lens s _ rays out.
  • bounce: reflection is when waves b _ off objects.
  • mirror: a m _ is a perfect reflector.
  • binoculars: a use of lens to see distant objects
  • magnifying: a m _ lens helps you see objects up close.
  • changes: light c _ direction when it enters a lens.
  • shorter: a rounder convex lens has a s _ focal length.
  • amplitude: the name for the height of the wave is the a _
  • distance: the wavelength is the d _ of one complete wave cycle.
  • top: the crest is the t _ of the wave
  • bottom: the trough is the b _ of the wave.
  • frequency: the number of waves per second is the f _
  • sound: a wave that your ears can detect.
  • light: the fastest wave that your eyes can detect.
  • water: a wave that we find in nature - a w _ wave.
  • energy: all waves carry e _
  • incident: a scientific word for the ray of light entering a substance is the i _ ray.
  • periscope: submarines use a p _ to see above the surface using mirrors to reflect light.
  • glasses: something people wear containing lenses to help focus light into the eye properly.