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Frequency
Light, Sound and Waves IOP Glossary Project

Frequency

Frequency describes the rate of repetition of a periodic event. Frequency is defined as the number of cycles (number of...

Glossary Definition 16-19

Refractive Index
Light, Sound and Waves IOP Glossary Project

Refractive index

Refractive index is a material property that describes how the material affects the speed of light travelling through it.

Glossary Definition 16-19

Wavelength
Light, Sound and Waves IOP Glossary Project

Wavelength

Wavelength is the distance at a given instant in time between successive identical points on a wave.

Glossary Definition 16-19

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