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1
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coherence

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two waves with a constant phase relationship

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amplitude

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the maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position,

metres (m).

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displacement (wave)

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the distance moved by a particle from its rest position

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electromagnetic wave

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a self- spreading transverse wave that does not require a medium to travel through

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first harmonic

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in the fundamental mode of vibration, the length of the string is half the wavelength.

this produces the lowest possible frequency called the first harmonic

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frequency, f

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the number of oscillations passing a point per second

1/period

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fundamental frequency

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the lowest frequency in a harmonic series where a stationary wave forms

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progressive wave

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waves that transfers energy away from a source

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longitudinal wave

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vibrations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer

have the direction of oscillation of particles parallel to the direction of the wave.

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transverse wave

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vibrations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer

have the direction of oscillation of particles perpendicular to the direction of travel of the wave.

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wavelength

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the distance between two identical points on consecutive waves

(metres,m)

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period

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the time taken by the wave to complete one full oscillation

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coherent sources

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two waves have a constant phase difference

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What do all EM waves have in common?

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travel through a vacuum

possess both a magnetic wave and an electrical wave interlocked and at right angles to each other

travel at the speed of light

transverse waves

reflected, refracted and diffracted

demonstrate interference

be polarised

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plane-polarised wave

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oscillations of the field and the direction of travel are confined to a single plane

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polarising filter

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produces plane-polarised light by selective absorption of one component of the incident oscillations-

the filter transmits only the component of light polarised perpendicular to that direction

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speed of a wave

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frequency x wavelength

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phase

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a measure of how far through an oscillation a point is

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phase difference

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the proportion of a cycle by which two waves are out of synch

(radians)

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wave speed

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the rate at which a wave spreads through a medium
speed= wavelength/time perio
speed= frequency x wavelength

21
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frequency formula

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frequency = 1/period

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wave speed formulas

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wave speed = wavelength/period

wave speed= wavelength x frequency

23
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reflection

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angle of incidence= angle of refraction

when a wave rebounds from a barrier, changing direction but remaining in the same medium

24
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refraction

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the changing of direction of a wave as it enters a different medium due to a change in speed.

The light enters glass from air, the speed decreases which causes the direction to change.

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diffraction

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the spreading out of a wave when a it passes a gap or obstacle

occurs when the wavelength about the same size as the gap
As a wave passes a gap, the wave will spread outwards.

If there is a small gap, a more rounder wave is produced. (This is due to less point sources interfering).

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radio waves

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10^6 to 10^1

communication

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Microwaves

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10^-1 to 10^-3

Communication, cooking

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Infrared

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10^-3 to 700nm

Remotes, thermal imaging, heaters

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Visible light

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700nm to 400nm

Sight

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Ultraviolet

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400nm to 10^-8

Sun tanning, counterfeit detection

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X-rays

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10^-8 to 10^-13

Security, bone imaging

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Gamma rays

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10^-10 to 10^-16

Sterilisation, cancer treatment

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common electromagnetic feature

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All electromagnetic waves travel at c (speed of light), 3×10^8 ms^-1 through a vacuum.

34
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differences and similarities between different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum

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All travel at c (speed of light) through a vacuum

All consist of electric fields perpendicular to magnetic fields

All can be described as photons

They have different frequencies

They have different wavelengths

35
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characteristics and dangers of UV-A, UV-B and UV-C radiations

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UV-A has the longest wavelength of the UV region. The photons carry the least energy so pose the least danger, over exposure can lead to sunburns

UV-B has photons with higher energies which pose a higher risk and can cause skin cancer.

UV-C has the shortest wavelength and highest energy. However, the Ozone layer in the atmosphere prevents UV-C from penetrating.

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role of sunscreen

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used to absorb or reflect the UV radiation to prevent the radiation reaching the skin

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stationary wave

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formed whenever two progressive waves of same amplitude and wavelength travel in opposite directions and superimpose

38
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difference between progressive and stationary waves

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Progressive waves carry energy from one point to another

whereas a stationary wave is where this energy is stored within the wave rather than transmitted.

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difference between progressive and stationary waves

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Both progressive waves and stationary waves cause a displacement in the medium

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Nodes

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points on a stationary wave where there is no displacement of the particles at any time.

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Antinodes

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points on a stationary wave where there is maximum displacement at any time for the particles.

42
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The distance between two adjacent nodes

A

λ/2

43
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The distance between an adjacent node and antinode

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λ/4

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Fundamental mode of vibration

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The lowest frequency in a harmonic series where the stationary wave forms.

45
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Harmonics

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Integer number of the fundamental frequency of a stationary wave.

46
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total internal reflection

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when light travels from a material of a higher refractive index to one of a lower refractive index

both refraction and a weak reflected ray occur

47
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superposition

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when two or more waves of the same type meet,

the resultant wave can be found by adding the displacements of the individual waves

they will overlap and interfere

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constructive interference

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when waves meet in phase

49
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destructive interference

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when waves arrive at a point completely out of phase

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