5. OSCILLATIONS AND WAVES Flashcards

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1
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.The waves used in radar systems
are _______ waves.

A

micro

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2
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What are characteristics of sound waves?

A

Amplitude, Frequency, Wavelength and Timbre.

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3
Q

Bats search out prey and fly in dark night by emitting and detecting reflections of which type of Sound waves?

A

Ultrasonic waves

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4
Q

_____ waves include visible light waves, X-rays, gamma rays, radio waves, microwaves, ultraviolet and infrared waves.

A

Electromagnetic

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5
Q

_____ are also known as heat waves.

A

Infrared waves

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